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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012.16, 235,996.20 and 95,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012.16, 235,996.20 and 95,560.66 is: 131,873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012.16 : 235,996.20 = 95,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012.16/235,996.20 = 95,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012.16x = 235,996.20 × 95,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012.16x = 22,551,952,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,952,629.49/171,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,873.39

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