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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,027.02, 236,012.46 and 95,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,027.02, 236,012.46 and 95,575.52 is: 131,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,027.02 : 236,012.46 = 95,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,027.02/236,012.46 = 95,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,027.02x = 236,012.46 × 95,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,027.02x = 22,557,013,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,013,590.98/171,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,891.52

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