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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.38, 235,989.69 and 95,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.38, 235,989.69 and 95,555.94 is: 131,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.38 : 235,989.69 = 95,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.38/235,989.69 = 95,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.38x = 235,989.69 × 95,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.38x = 22,550,216,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,216,658.26/171,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,866.92

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