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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,009.02, 235,987.62 and 95,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,009.02, 235,987.62 and 95,557.52 is: 131,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,009.02 : 235,987.62 = 95,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,009.02/235,987.62 = 95,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,009.02x = 235,987.62 × 95,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,009.02x = 22,550,391,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,391,717.90/171,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,866.68

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