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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.22, 235,990.62 and 95,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.22, 235,990.62 and 95,556.72 is: 131,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.22 : 235,990.62 = 95,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.22/235,990.62 = 95,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.22x = 235,990.62 × 95,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.22x = 22,550,489,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,489,597.97/171,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,867.87

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