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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,351.44, 236,464.95 and 95,899.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,351.44, 236,464.95 and 95,899.94 is: 132,341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,351.44 : 236,464.95 = 95,899.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,351.44/236,464.95 = 95,899.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,351.44x = 236,464.95 × 95,899.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,351.44x = 22,676,974,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,974,517.10/171,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,341.90

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