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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,348.38, 236,460.73 and 95,896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,348.38, 236,460.73 and 95,896.88 is: 132,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,348.38 : 236,460.73 = 95,896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,348.38/236,460.73 = 95,896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,348.38x = 236,460.73 × 95,896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,348.38x = 22,675,846,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,846,249.52/171,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,337.68

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