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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.08, 236,047.14 and 95,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.08, 236,047.14 and 95,597.58 is: 131,924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.08 : 236,047.14 = 95,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.08/236,047.14 = 95,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.08x = 236,047.14 × 95,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.08x = 22,565,535,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,535,110.93/171,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,924.33

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