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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.38, 235,988.31 and 95,554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.38, 235,988.31 and 95,554.94 is: 131,865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.38 : 235,988.31 = 95,554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.38/235,988.31 = 95,554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.38x = 235,988.31 × 95,554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.38x = 22,549,848,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,848,802.75/171,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,865.54

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