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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,003.52, 235,980.03 and 95,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,003.52, 235,980.03 and 95,552.02 is: 131,859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,003.52 : 235,980.03 = 95,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,003.52/235,980.03 = 95,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,003.52x = 235,980.03 × 95,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,003.52x = 22,548,368,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,368,546.16/171,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,859.09

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