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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,371.76, 236,492.84 and 95,920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,371.76, 236,492.84 and 95,920.26 is: 132,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,371.76 : 236,492.84 = 95,920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,371.76/236,492.84 = 95,920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,371.76x = 236,492.84 × 95,920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,371.76x = 22,684,454,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,454,221.34/171,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,369.85

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