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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.52, 235,991.07 and 95,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.52, 235,991.07 and 95,560.02 is: 131,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.52 : 235,991.07 = 95,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.52/235,991.07 = 95,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.52x = 235,991.07 × 95,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.52x = 22,551,311,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,311,369.02/171,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,870.13

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