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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.16, 235,997.92 and 95,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.16, 235,997.92 and 95,558.48 is: 131,872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.16 : 235,997.92 = 95,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.16/235,997.92 = 95,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.16x = 235,997.92 × 95,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.16x = 22,551,602,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,602,518.36/171,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,872.88

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