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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.02, 235,984.86 and 95,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.02, 235,984.86 and 95,555.52 is: 131,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.02 : 235,984.86 = 95,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.02/235,984.86 = 95,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.02x = 235,984.86 × 95,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.02x = 22,549,656,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,656,009.43/171,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,863.92

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