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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,352.72, 236,477.64 and 95,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,352.72, 236,477.64 and 95,925.52 is: 132,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,352.72 : 236,477.64 = 95,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,352.72/236,477.64 = 95,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,352.72x = 236,477.64 × 95,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,352.72x = 22,684,240,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,240,585.37/171,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,383.31

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