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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,430.72, 236,585.28 and 95,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,430.72, 236,585.28 and 95,983.36 is: 132,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,430.72 : 236,585.28 = 95,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,430.72/236,585.28 = 95,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,430.72x = 236,585.28 × 95,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,430.72x = 22,708,250,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708,250,100.94/171,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,463.13

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