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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,365.58, 236,484.45 and 95,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,365.58, 236,484.45 and 95,914.08 is: 132,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,365.58 : 236,484.45 = 95,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,365.58/236,484.45 = 95,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,365.58x = 236,484.45 × 95,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,365.58x = 22,682,188,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,188,456.06/171,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,361.40

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