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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,360.41, 236,480.51 and 95,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,360.41, 236,480.51 and 95,908.73 is: 132,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,360.41 : 236,480.51 = 95,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,360.41/236,480.51 = 95,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,360.41x = 236,480.51 × 95,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,360.41x = 22,680,545,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,545,383.85/171,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,355.81

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