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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,390.16, 236,518.44 and 95,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,390.16, 236,518.44 and 95,938 is: 132,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,390.16 : 236,518.44 = 95,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,390.16/236,518.44 = 95,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,390.16x = 236,518.44 × 95,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,390.16x = 22,691,106,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,106,096.72/171,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,394.45

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