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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.99, 236,048.39 and 95,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.99, 236,048.39 and 95,598.49 is: 131,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.99 : 236,048.39 = 95,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.99/236,048.39 = 95,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.99x = 236,048.39 × 95,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.99x = 22,565,868,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,868,498.72/171,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,925.58

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