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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,349.07, 236,461.68 and 95,897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,349.07, 236,461.68 and 95,897.57 is: 132,338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,349.07 : 236,461.68 = 95,897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,349.07/236,461.68 = 95,897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,349.07x = 236,461.68 × 95,897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,349.07x = 22,676,099,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,099,327.81/171,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,338.62

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