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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,348.13, 236,460.38 and 95,896.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,348.13, 236,460.38 and 95,896.63 is: 132,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,348.13 : 236,460.38 = 95,896.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,348.13/236,460.38 = 95,896.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,348.13x = 236,460.38 × 95,896.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,348.13x = 22,675,753,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,753,219.11/171,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,337.33

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