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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.66, 235,989.99 and 95,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.66, 235,989.99 and 95,556.16 is: 131,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.66 : 235,989.99 = 95,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.66/235,989.99 = 95,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.66x = 235,989.99 × 95,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.66x = 22,550,297,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,297,242.84/171,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,867.18

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