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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,021.02, 236,004.18 and 95,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,021.02, 236,004.18 and 95,569.52 is: 131,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,021.02 : 236,004.18 = 95,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,021.02/236,004.18 = 95,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,021.02x = 236,004.18 × 95,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,021.02x = 22,554,806,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,806,200.59/171,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,883.24

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