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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,347.94, 236,460.13 and 95,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,347.94, 236,460.13 and 95,896.44 is: 132,337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,347.94 : 236,460.13 = 95,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,347.94/236,460.13 = 95,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,347.94x = 236,460.13 × 95,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,347.94x = 22,675,684,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,684,429.20/171,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,337.07

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