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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.52, 235,989.68 and 95,559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.52, 235,989.68 and 95,559.02 is: 131,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.52 : 235,989.68 = 95,559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.52/235,989.68 = 95,559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.52x = 235,989.68 × 95,559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.52x = 22,550,942,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,942,550.91/171,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,868.74

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