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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,350.64, 236,463.82 and 95,899.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,350.64, 236,463.82 and 95,899.14 is: 132,340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,350.64 : 236,463.82 = 95,899.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,350.64/236,463.82 = 95,899.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,350.64x = 236,463.82 × 95,899.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,350.64x = 22,676,676,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,676,979.11/171,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,340.78

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