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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.72, 235,989.93 and 95,556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.72, 235,989.93 and 95,556.22 is: 131,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.72 : 235,989.93 = 95,556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.72/235,989.93 = 95,556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.72x = 235,989.93 × 95,556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.72x = 22,550,305,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,305,668.86/171,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,867.18

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