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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.14, 236,023.29 and 95,579.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.14, 236,023.29 and 95,579.64 is: 131,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.14 : 236,023.29 = 95,579.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.14/236,023.29 = 95,579.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.14x = 236,023.29 × 95,579.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.14x = 22,559,021,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,021,089.82/171,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,900.08

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