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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,009, 235,992.42 and 95,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,009, 235,992.42 and 95,564.52 is: 131,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,009 : 235,992.42 = 95,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,009/235,992.42 = 95,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,009x = 235,992.42 × 95,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,009x = 22,552,502,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,502,340.94/171,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,879.04

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