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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,022.74, 236,009.64 and 95,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,022.74, 236,009.64 and 95,571.24 is: 131,887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,022.74 : 236,009.64 = 95,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,022.74/236,009.64 = 95,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,022.74x = 236,009.64 × 95,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,022.74x = 22,555,733,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,733,946.75/171,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,887.34

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