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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.66, 235,995.51 and 95,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.66, 235,995.51 and 95,560.16 is: 131,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.66 : 235,995.51 = 95,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.66/235,995.51 = 95,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.66x = 235,995.51 × 95,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.66x = 22,551,768,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,768,694.88/171,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,872.70

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