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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,047.63, 236,053.02 and 95,596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,047.63, 236,053.02 and 95,596.13 is: 131,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,047.63 : 236,053.02 = 95,596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,047.63/236,053.02 = 95,596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,047.63x = 236,053.02 × 95,596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,047.63x = 22,565,754,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,754,006.55/171,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,926.73

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