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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,022.68, 235,984.86 and 95,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,022.68, 235,984.86 and 95,556.60 is: 131,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,022.68 : 235,984.86 = 95,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,022.68/235,984.86 = 95,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,022.68x = 235,984.86 × 95,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,022.68x = 22,549,910,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,910,873.08/171,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,853.34

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