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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.08, 235,993.86 and 95,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.08, 235,993.86 and 95,559.64 is: 131,871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.08 : 235,993.86 = 95,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.08/235,993.86 = 95,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.08x = 235,993.86 × 95,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.08x = 22,551,488,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,488,303.81/171,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,871.50

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