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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,412.75, 236,549.60 and 95,961.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,412.75, 236,549.60 and 95,961.79 is: 132,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,412.75 : 236,549.60 = 95,961.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,412.75/236,549.60 = 95,961.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,412.75x = 236,549.60 × 95,961.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,412.75x = 22,699,723,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699,723,039.78/171,412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,427.27

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