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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.88, 235,994.64 and 95,559.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.88, 235,994.64 and 95,559.38 is: 131,871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.88 : 235,994.64 = 95,559.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.88/235,994.64 = 95,559.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.88x = 235,994.64 × 95,559.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.88x = 22,551,501,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,501,481.72/171,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,871.74

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