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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.68, 235,997.28 and 95,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.68, 235,997.28 and 95,565.60 is: 131,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.68 : 235,997.28 = 95,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.68/235,997.28 = 95,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.68x = 235,997.28 × 95,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.68x = 22,553,221,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,221,661.57/171,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,865.76

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