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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,416.25, 236,554.47 and 95,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,416.25, 236,554.47 and 95,966.37 is: 132,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,416.25 : 236,554.47 = 95,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,416.25/236,554.47 = 95,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,416.25x = 236,554.47 × 95,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,416.25x = 22,701,273,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,273,793.17/171,416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,433.62

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