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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,365.12, 236,487.68 and 95,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,365.12, 236,487.68 and 95,921.92 is: 132,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,365.12 : 236,487.68 = 95,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,365.12/236,487.68 = 95,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,365.12x = 236,487.68 × 95,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,365.12x = 22,684,352,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,352,321.95/171,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,374.38

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