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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,423.90, 236,562.39 and 95,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,423.90, 236,562.39 and 95,975.10 is: 132,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,423.90 : 236,562.39 = 95,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,423.90/236,562.39 = 95,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,423.90x = 236,562.39 × 95,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,423.90x = 22,704,099,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704,099,036.49/171,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,444.19

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