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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.16, 235,994.82 and 95,559.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.16, 235,994.82 and 95,559.66 is: 131,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.16 : 235,994.82 = 95,559.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.16/235,994.82 = 95,559.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.16x = 235,994.82 × 95,559.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.16x = 22,551,584,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,584,760.96/171,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,872.01

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