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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,016.74, 236,001.36 and 95,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,016.74, 236,001.36 and 95,565.24 is: 131,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,016.74 : 236,001.36 = 95,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,016.74/236,001.36 = 95,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,016.74x = 236,001.36 × 95,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,016.74x = 22,553,526,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,526,608.73/171,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,879.06

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