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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.02, 235,986.24 and 95,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.02, 235,986.24 and 95,556.52 is: 131,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.02 : 235,986.24 = 95,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.02/235,986.24 = 95,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.02x = 235,986.24 × 95,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.02x = 22,550,023,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,023,862.28/171,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,865.30

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