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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,356.82, 236,472.37 and 95,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,356.82, 236,472.37 and 95,905.32 is: 132,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,356.82 : 236,472.37 = 95,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,356.82/236,472.37 = 95,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,356.82x = 236,472.37 × 95,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,356.82x = 22,678,958,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678,958,316.01/171,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,349.32

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