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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.24, 236,035.62 and 95,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.24, 236,035.62 and 95,592.60 is: 131,918.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.24 : 236,035.62 = 95,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.24/236,035.62 = 95,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.24x = 236,035.62 × 95,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.24x = 22,563,258,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,258,608.41/171,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,918.61

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