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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,042.20, 236,033.16 and 95,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,042.20, 236,033.16 and 95,590.52 is: 131,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,042.20 : 236,033.16 = 95,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,042.20/236,033.16 = 95,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,042.20x = 236,033.16 × 95,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,042.20x = 22,562,532,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,532,501.64/171,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,912.08

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