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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,002.13, 235,982.44 and 95,550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,002.13, 235,982.44 and 95,550.69 is: 131,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,002.13 : 235,982.44 = 95,550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,002.13/235,982.44 = 95,550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,002.13x = 235,982.44 × 95,550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,002.13x = 22,548,284,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,284,492.13/171,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,859.67

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