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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,371.26, 236,492.15 and 95,919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,371.26, 236,492.15 and 95,919.76 is: 132,369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,371.26 : 236,492.15 = 95,919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,371.26/236,492.15 = 95,919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,371.26x = 236,492.15 × 95,919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,371.26x = 22,684,269,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,269,199.05/171,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,369.16

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