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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.21, 236,024.15 and 95,581.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.21, 236,024.15 and 95,581.71 is: 131,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.21 : 236,024.15 = 95,581.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.21/236,024.15 = 95,581.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.21x = 236,024.15 × 95,581.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.21x = 22,559,591,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,591,380.39/171,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,901.82

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