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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012.88, 235,997.40 and 95,561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012.88, 235,997.40 and 95,561.38 is: 131,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012.88 : 235,997.40 = 95,561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012.88/235,997.40 = 95,561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012.88x = 235,997.40 × 95,561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012.88x = 22,552,237,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,237,220.41/171,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,874.50

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