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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,026.68, 236,015.16 and 95,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,026.68, 236,015.16 and 95,575.24 is: 131,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,026.68 : 236,015.16 = 95,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,026.68/236,015.16 = 95,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,026.68x = 236,015.16 × 95,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,026.68x = 22,557,205,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,205,560.64/171,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,892.90

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