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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,351.70, 236,465.30 and 95,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,351.70, 236,465.30 and 95,900.20 is: 132,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,351.70 : 236,465.30 = 95,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,351.70/236,465.30 = 95,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,351.70x = 236,465.30 × 95,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,351.70x = 22,677,069,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677,069,563.06/171,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,342.25

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