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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,372.50, 236,493.86 and 95,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,372.50, 236,493.86 and 95,921 is: 132,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,372.50 : 236,493.86 = 95,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,372.50/236,493.86 = 95,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,372.50x = 236,493.86 × 95,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,372.50x = 22,684,727,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,727,545.06/171,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,370.87

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