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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,028.68, 236,017.92 and 95,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,028.68, 236,017.92 and 95,577.24 is: 131,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,028.68 : 236,017.92 = 95,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,028.68/236,017.92 = 95,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,028.68x = 236,017.92 × 95,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,028.68x = 22,557,941,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,941,384.14/171,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,895.66

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