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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.18, 235,999.35 and 95,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.18, 235,999.35 and 95,567.10 is: 131,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.18 : 235,999.35 = 95,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.18/235,999.35 = 95,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.18x = 235,999.35 × 95,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.18x = 22,553,773,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,773,481.39/171,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,867.83

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