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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,364.08, 236,482.38 and 95,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,364.08, 236,482.38 and 95,912.58 is: 132,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,364.08 : 236,482.38 = 95,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,364.08/236,482.38 = 95,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,364.08x = 236,482.38 × 95,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,364.08x = 22,681,635,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681,635,190.34/171,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,359.33

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