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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.22, 235,994.76 and 95,559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.22, 235,994.76 and 95,559.72 is: 131,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.22 : 235,994.76 = 95,559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.22/235,994.76 = 95,559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.22x = 235,994.76 × 95,559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.22x = 22,551,593,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,593,187.07/171,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,872.01

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