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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,002.88, 235,983.48 and 95,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,002.88, 235,983.48 and 95,551.44 is: 131,860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,002.88 : 235,983.48 = 95,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,002.88/235,983.48 = 95,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,002.88x = 235,983.48 × 95,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,002.88x = 22,548,561,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,561,330.21/171,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,860.71

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