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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,023.68, 235,986.24 and 95,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,023.68, 235,986.24 and 95,557.60 is: 131,854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,023.68 : 235,986.24 = 95,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,023.68/235,986.24 = 95,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,023.68x = 235,986.24 × 95,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,023.68x = 22,550,278,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,278,727.42/171,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,854.72

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