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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,028, 236,023.68 and 95,576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,028, 236,023.68 and 95,576.68 is: 131,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,028 : 236,023.68 = 95,576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,028/236,023.68 = 95,576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,028x = 236,023.68 × 95,576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,028x = 22,558,359,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,359,735.78/171,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,898.63

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