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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,453.84, 236,585 and 95,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,453.84, 236,585 and 95,990.16 is: 132,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,453.84 : 236,585 = 95,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,453.84/236,585 = 95,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,453.84x = 236,585 × 95,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,453.84x = 22,709,832,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709,832,003.60/171,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,454.50

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