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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.50, 236,041.80 and 95,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.50, 236,041.80 and 95,588 is: 131,915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.50 : 236,041.80 = 95,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.50/236,041.80 = 95,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.50x = 236,041.80 × 95,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.50x = 22,562,763,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,763,578.40/171,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,915.51

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