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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,358.54, 236,477.92 and 95,906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,358.54, 236,477.92 and 95,906.86 is: 132,353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358.54 : 236,477.92 = 95,906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358.54/236,477.92 = 95,906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358.54x = 236,477.92 × 95,906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358.54x = 22,679,854,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,854,766.53/171,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,353.22

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