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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.80, 236,501.34 and 95,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.80, 236,501.34 and 95,926.36 is: 132,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.80 : 236,501.34 = 95,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.80/236,501.34 = 95,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.80x = 236,501.34 × 95,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.80x = 22,686,712,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,712,681.32/171,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,378.36

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