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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.16, 235,981.02 and 95,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.16, 235,981.02 and 95,549.66 is: 131,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.16 : 235,981.02 = 95,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.16/235,981.02 = 95,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.16x = 235,981.02 × 95,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.16x = 22,547,906,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,906,227.45/171,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,858.21

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