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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.02, 236,017.98 and 95,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.02, 236,017.98 and 95,579.52 is: 131,897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.02 : 236,017.98 = 95,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.02/236,017.98 = 95,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.02x = 236,017.98 × 95,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.02x = 22,558,485,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,485,239.77/171,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,897.04

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