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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,023.14, 236,012.25 and 95,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,023.14, 236,012.25 and 95,571.64 is: 131,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,023.14 : 236,012.25 = 95,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,023.14/236,012.25 = 95,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,023.14x = 236,012.25 × 95,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,023.14x = 22,556,077,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,077,792.59/171,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,889.04

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