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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010, 235,993.80 and 95,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010, 235,993.80 and 95,565.52 is: 131,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010 : 235,993.80 = 95,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010/235,993.80 = 95,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010x = 235,993.80 × 95,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010x = 22,552,870,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,870,213.78/171,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,880.42

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