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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,034.47, 236,026.98 and 95,582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,034.47, 236,026.98 and 95,582.97 is: 131,904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,034.47 : 236,026.98 = 95,582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,034.47/236,026.98 = 95,582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,034.47x = 236,026.98 × 95,582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,034.47x = 22,560,159,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,159,748.53/171,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,904.17

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