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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,372.26, 236,493.53 and 95,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,372.26, 236,493.53 and 95,920.76 is: 132,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,372.26 : 236,493.53 = 95,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,372.26/236,493.53 = 95,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,372.26x = 236,493.53 × 95,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,372.26x = 22,684,638,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,638,653.08/171,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,370.54

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