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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.22, 235,987.86 and 95,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.22, 235,987.86 and 95,554.72 is: 131,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.22 : 235,987.86 = 95,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.22/235,987.86 = 95,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.22x = 235,987.86 × 95,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.22x = 22,549,753,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,753,885.70/171,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,865.11

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