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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,425.64, 236,592.18 and 95,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,425.64, 236,592.18 and 95,979 is: 132,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,425.64 : 236,592.18 = 95,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,425.64/236,592.18 = 95,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,425.64x = 236,592.18 × 95,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,425.64x = 22,707,880,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,880,844.22/171,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,464.90

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