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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.52, 235,984.16 and 95,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.52, 235,984.16 and 95,555.02 is: 131,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.52 : 235,984.16 = 95,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.52/235,984.16 = 95,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.52x = 235,984.16 × 95,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.52x = 22,549,471,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,471,128.48/171,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,863.22

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