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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.48, 235,993.56 and 95,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.48, 235,993.56 and 95,558.32 is: 131,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.48 : 235,993.56 = 95,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.48/235,993.56 = 95,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.48x = 235,993.56 × 95,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.48x = 22,551,148,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,148,124.42/171,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,869.98

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