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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.46, 236,024.49 and 95,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.46, 236,024.49 and 95,581.96 is: 131,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.46 : 236,024.49 = 95,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.46/236,024.49 = 95,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.46x = 236,024.49 × 95,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.46x = 22,559,683,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,683,362.20/171,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,902.16

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