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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.39, 236,013.98 and 95,572.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.39, 236,013.98 and 95,572.89 is: 131,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.39 : 236,013.98 = 95,572.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.39/236,013.98 = 95,572.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.39x = 236,013.98 × 95,572.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.39x = 22,556,537,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,537,671.14/171,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,890.77

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