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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,356.91, 236,475.68 and 95,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,356.91, 236,475.68 and 95,905.23 is: 132,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,356.91 : 236,475.68 = 95,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,356.91/236,475.68 = 95,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,356.91x = 236,475.68 × 95,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,356.91x = 22,679,254,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,254,000.28/171,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,350.97

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