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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,352.70, 236,466.68 and 95,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,352.70, 236,466.68 and 95,901.20 is: 132,343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,352.70 : 236,466.68 = 95,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,352.70/236,466.68 = 95,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,352.70x = 236,466.68 × 95,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,352.70x = 22,677,438,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677,438,372.02/171,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,343.63

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