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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.52, 235,981.40 and 95,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.52, 235,981.40 and 95,553.02 is: 131,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.52 : 235,981.40 = 95,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.52/235,981.40 = 95,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.52x = 235,981.40 × 95,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.52x = 22,548,735,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,735,433.83/171,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,860.46

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