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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,023.24, 236,010.36 and 95,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,023.24, 236,010.36 and 95,571.74 is: 131,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,023.24 : 236,010.36 = 95,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,023.24/236,010.36 = 95,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,023.24x = 236,010.36 × 95,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,023.24x = 22,555,920,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,920,763.23/171,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,888.04

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