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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.20, 235,989.45 and 95,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.20, 235,989.45 and 95,555.70 is: 131,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.20 : 235,989.45 = 95,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.20/235,989.45 = 95,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.20x = 235,989.45 × 95,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.20x = 22,550,137,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,137,087.37/171,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,866.59

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