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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,351.72, 236,476.26 and 95,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,351.72, 236,476.26 and 95,924.52 is: 132,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,351.72 : 236,476.26 = 95,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,351.72/236,476.26 = 95,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,351.72x = 236,476.26 × 95,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,351.72x = 22,683,871,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,871,731.90/171,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,381.93

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