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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,366.41, 236,488.79 and 95,914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,366.41, 236,488.79 and 95,914.73 is: 132,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,366.41 : 236,488.79 = 95,914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,366.41/236,488.79 = 95,914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,366.41x = 236,488.79 × 95,914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,366.41x = 22,682,758,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,758,440.88/171,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,364.09

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