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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,032.18, 235,997.96 and 95,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,032.18, 235,997.96 and 95,566.10 is: 131,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,032.18 : 235,997.96 = 95,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,032.18/235,997.96 = 95,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,032.18x = 235,997.96 × 95,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,032.18x = 22,553,404,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,404,645.16/171,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,866.44

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