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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,348.69, 236,461.16 and 95,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,348.69, 236,461.16 and 95,897.19 is: 132,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,348.69 : 236,461.16 = 95,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,348.69/236,461.16 = 95,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,348.69x = 236,461.16 × 95,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,348.69x = 22,675,960,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,960,788.14/171,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,338.10

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