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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,367.41, 236,490.17 and 95,915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,367.41, 236,490.17 and 95,915.73 is: 132,365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,367.41 : 236,490.17 = 95,915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,367.41/236,490.17 = 95,915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,367.41x = 236,490.17 × 95,915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,367.41x = 22,683,127,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,127,293.37/171,367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,365.47

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