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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,360.50, 236,477.49 and 95,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,360.50, 236,477.49 and 95,909.54 is: 132,355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,360.50 : 236,477.49 = 95,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,360.50/236,477.49 = 95,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,360.50x = 236,477.49 × 95,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,360.50x = 22,680,447,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,447,286.25/171,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,355.17

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