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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,017.02, 235,998.66 and 95,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,017.02, 235,998.66 and 95,565.52 is: 131,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,017.02 : 235,998.66 = 95,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,017.02/235,998.66 = 95,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,017.02x = 235,998.66 × 95,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,017.02x = 22,553,334,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,334,662.20/171,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,877.72

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