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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,021.46, 236,007.93 and 95,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,021.46, 236,007.93 and 95,569.96 is: 131,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,021.46 : 236,007.93 = 95,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,021.46/236,007.93 = 95,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,021.46x = 236,007.93 × 95,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,021.46x = 22,555,268,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,268,429.78/171,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,885.60

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