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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012.22, 235,996.14 and 95,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012.22, 235,996.14 and 95,560.72 is: 131,873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012.22 : 235,996.14 = 95,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012.22/235,996.14 = 95,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012.22x = 235,996.14 × 95,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012.22x = 22,551,961,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,961,055.62/171,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,873.39

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