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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,390.12, 236,517.73 and 95,938.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,390.12, 236,517.73 and 95,938.62 is: 132,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,390.12 : 236,517.73 = 95,938.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,390.12/236,517.73 = 95,938.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,390.12x = 236,517.73 × 95,938.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,390.12x = 22,691,184,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,184,621.73/171,390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,394.94

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