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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,015.02, 235,995.90 and 95,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,015.02, 235,995.90 and 95,563.52 is: 131,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,015.02 : 235,995.90 = 95,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,015.02/235,995.90 = 95,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,015.02x = 235,995.90 × 95,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,015.02x = 22,552,598,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,598,909.57/171,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,874.96

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