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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,347.69, 236,459.78 and 95,896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,347.69, 236,459.78 and 95,896.19 is: 132,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,347.69 : 236,459.78 = 95,896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,347.69/236,459.78 = 95,896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,347.69x = 236,459.78 × 95,896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,347.69x = 22,675,591,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,591,990.24/171,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,336.72

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