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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,359.41, 236,479.13 and 95,907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,359.41, 236,479.13 and 95,907.73 is: 132,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,359.41 : 236,479.13 = 95,907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,359.41/236,479.13 = 95,907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,359.41x = 236,479.13 × 95,907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,359.41x = 22,680,176,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,176,550.67/171,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,354.43

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