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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.50, 236,055.60 and 95,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.50, 236,055.60 and 95,598 is: 131,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.50 : 236,055.60 = 95,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.50/236,055.60 = 95,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.50x = 236,055.60 × 95,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.50x = 22,566,443,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,443,248.80/171,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,929.31

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