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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,367.83, 236,487.54 and 95,916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,367.83, 236,487.54 and 95,916.33 is: 132,364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,367.83 : 236,487.54 = 95,916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,367.83/236,487.54 = 95,916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,367.83x = 236,487.54 × 95,916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,367.83x = 22,683,016,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,016,927.53/171,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,364.50

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