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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,409.32, 236,522.70 and 95,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,409.32, 236,522.70 and 95,957.82 is: 132,409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,409.32 : 236,522.70 = 95,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,409.32/236,522.70 = 95,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,409.32x = 236,522.70 × 95,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,409.32x = 22,696,202,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,202,672.51/171,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,409.39

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