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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.27, 236,497.32 and 95,917.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.27, 236,497.32 and 95,917.77 is: 132,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.27 : 236,497.32 = 95,917.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.27/236,497.32 = 95,917.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.27x = 236,497.32 × 95,917.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.27x = 22,684,295,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,295,545.38/171,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,370.85

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