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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,023.64, 236,012.94 and 95,572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,023.64, 236,012.94 and 95,572.14 is: 131,889.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,023.64 : 236,012.94 = 95,572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,023.64/236,012.94 = 95,572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,023.64x = 236,012.94 × 95,572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,023.64x = 22,556,261,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,261,743.49/171,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,889.73

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