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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,357.66, 236,476.71 and 95,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,357.66, 236,476.71 and 95,905.98 is: 132,352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,357.66 : 236,476.71 = 95,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,357.66/236,476.71 = 95,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,357.66x = 236,476.71 × 95,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,357.66x = 22,679,530,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,530,619.73/171,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,352.01

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