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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012.08, 235,995.24 and 95,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012.08, 235,995.24 and 95,560.64 is: 131,872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012.08 : 235,995.24 = 95,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012.08/235,995.24 = 95,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012.08x = 235,995.24 × 95,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012.08x = 22,551,856,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,856,171.35/171,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,872.88

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