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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.41, 236,492.93 and 95,917.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.41, 236,492.93 and 95,917.73 is: 132,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.41 : 236,492.93 = 95,917.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.41/236,492.93 = 95,917.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.41x = 236,492.93 × 95,917.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.41x = 22,683,865,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,865,006.65/171,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,368.23

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