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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,021.24, 236,007.57 and 95,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,021.24, 236,007.57 and 95,569.74 is: 131,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,021.24 : 236,007.57 = 95,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,021.24/236,007.57 = 95,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,021.24x = 236,007.57 × 95,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,021.24x = 22,555,182,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,182,102.93/171,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,885.27

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