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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,382.32, 236,485.44 and 95,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,382.32, 236,485.44 and 95,930.82 is: 132,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,382.32 : 236,485.44 = 95,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,382.32/236,485.44 = 95,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,382.32x = 236,485.44 × 95,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,382.32x = 22,686,242,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,242,177.26/171,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,372.13

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