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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.39, 236,034.72 and 95,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.39, 236,034.72 and 95,587.89 is: 131,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.39 : 236,034.72 = 95,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.39/236,034.72 = 95,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.39x = 236,034.72 × 95,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.39x = 22,562,060,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,060,851.54/171,039.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,911.49

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