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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,424.14, 236,590.11 and 95,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,424.14, 236,590.11 and 95,977.50 is: 132,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,424.14 : 236,590.11 = 95,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,424.14/236,590.11 = 95,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,424.14x = 236,590.11 × 95,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,424.14x = 22,707,327,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,327,282.53/171,424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,462.83

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