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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.50, 235,981.44 and 95,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.50, 235,981.44 and 95,550 is: 131,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.50 : 235,981.44 = 95,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.50/235,981.44 = 95,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.50x = 235,981.44 × 95,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.50x = 22,548,026,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,026,592/171,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,858.65

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