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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.72, 235,994.07 and 95,559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.72, 235,994.07 and 95,559.22 is: 131,871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.72 : 235,994.07 = 95,559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.72/235,994.07 = 95,559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.72x = 235,994.07 × 95,559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.72x = 22,551,409,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,409,253.83/171,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,871.32

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