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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,014.16, 235,998.96 and 95,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,014.16, 235,998.96 and 95,562.66 is: 131,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,014.16 : 235,998.96 = 95,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,014.16/235,998.96 = 95,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,014.16x = 235,998.96 × 95,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,014.16x = 22,552,688,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,688,374.83/171,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,876.15

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