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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,447.40, 236,594.82 and 95,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,447.40, 236,594.82 and 95,998.60 is: 132,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,447.40 : 236,594.82 = 95,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,447.40/236,594.82 = 95,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,447.40x = 236,594.82 × 95,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,447.40x = 22,712,771,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,771,487.25/171,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,476.62

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