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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,423.64, 236,589.44 and 95,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,423.64, 236,589.44 and 95,977 is: 132,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,423.64 : 236,589.44 = 95,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,423.64/236,589.44 = 95,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,423.64x = 236,589.44 × 95,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,423.64x = 22,707,144,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,144,682.88/171,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,462.15

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