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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.38, 235,986.93 and 95,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.38, 235,986.93 and 95,553.94 is: 131,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.38 : 235,986.93 = 95,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.38/235,986.93 = 95,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.38x = 235,986.93 × 95,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.38x = 22,549,480,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,480,950.00/171,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,864.16

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