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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,368.83, 236,488.92 and 95,917.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,368.83, 236,488.92 and 95,917.33 is: 132,365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,368.83 : 236,488.92 = 95,917.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,368.83/236,488.92 = 95,917.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,368.83x = 236,488.92 × 95,917.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,368.83x = 22,683,385,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,385,780.98/171,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,365.88

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