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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.22, 235,993.38 and 95,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.22, 235,993.38 and 95,558.72 is: 131,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.22 : 235,993.38 = 95,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.22/235,993.38 = 95,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.22x = 235,993.38 × 95,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.22x = 22,551,225,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,225,321.27/171,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,870.63

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