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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.22, 235,986.48 and 95,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.22, 235,986.48 and 95,553.72 is: 131,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.22 : 235,986.48 = 95,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.22/235,986.48 = 95,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.22x = 235,986.48 × 95,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.22x = 22,549,386,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,386,033.71/171,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,863.73

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