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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.36, 236,489.58 and 95,917.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.36, 236,489.58 and 95,917.86 is: 132,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.36 : 236,489.58 = 95,917.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.36/236,489.58 = 95,917.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.36x = 236,489.58 × 95,917.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.36x = 22,683,574,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,574,425.90/171,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,366.57

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