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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,419.64, 236,583.90 and 95,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,419.64, 236,583.90 and 95,973 is: 132,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,419.64 : 236,583.90 = 95,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,419.64/236,583.90 = 95,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,419.64x = 236,583.90 × 95,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,419.64x = 22,705,666,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705,666,634.70/171,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,456.62

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