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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.88, 235,991.88 and 95,557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.88, 235,991.88 and 95,557.38 is: 131,868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.88 : 235,991.88 = 95,557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.88/235,991.88 = 95,557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.88x = 235,991.88 × 95,557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.88x = 22,550,765,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,765,754.07/171,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,868.98

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