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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,022.28, 236,009.52 and 95,570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,022.28, 236,009.52 and 95,570.78 is: 131,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,022.28 : 236,009.52 = 95,570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,022.28/236,009.52 = 95,570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,022.28x = 236,009.52 × 95,570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,022.28x = 22,555,613,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,613,913.83/171,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,886.99

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