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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,434.02, 236,586.68 and 95,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,434.02, 236,586.68 and 95,982.52 is: 132,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,434.02 : 236,586.68 = 95,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,434.02/236,586.68 = 95,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,434.02x = 236,586.68 × 95,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,434.02x = 22,708,185,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708,185,744.83/171,434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,460.21

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