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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.16, 235,990.68 and 95,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.16, 235,990.68 and 95,556.66 is: 131,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.16 : 235,990.68 = 95,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.16/235,990.68 = 95,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.16x = 235,990.68 × 95,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.16x = 22,550,481,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,481,171.93/171,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,867.87

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