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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.40, 236,498.22 and 95,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.40, 236,498.22 and 95,928.60 is: 132,380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.40 : 236,498.22 = 95,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.40/236,498.22 = 95,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.40x = 236,498.22 × 95,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.40x = 22,686,943,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,943,147.09/171,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,380.02

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