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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,013.16, 235,997.56 and 95,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,013.16, 235,997.56 and 95,561.68 is: 131,874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,013.16 : 235,997.56 = 95,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,013.16/235,997.56 = 95,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,013.16x = 235,997.56 × 95,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,013.16x = 22,552,323,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,323,309.50/171,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,874.78

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