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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,445.80, 236,588.40 and 95,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,445.80, 236,588.40 and 95,992.68 is: 132,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,445.80 : 236,588.40 = 95,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,445.80/236,588.40 = 95,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,445.80x = 236,588.40 × 95,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,445.80x = 22,710,754,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710,754,572.91/171,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,466.09

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