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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.14, 236,048.22 and 95,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.14, 236,048.22 and 95,597.64 is: 131,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.14 : 236,048.22 = 95,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.14/236,048.22 = 95,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.14x = 236,048.22 × 95,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.14x = 22,565,652,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,652,758.20/171,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,924.97

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