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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,035.76, 236,051.64 and 95,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,035.76, 236,051.64 and 95,599.92 is: 131,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,035.76 : 236,051.64 = 95,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,035.76/236,051.64 = 95,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,035.76x = 236,051.64 × 95,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,035.76x = 22,566,517,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,517,899.87/171,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,940.35

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