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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,050.99, 236,049.77 and 95,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,050.99, 236,049.77 and 95,599.49 is: 131,926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,050.99 : 236,049.77 = 95,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,050.99/236,049.77 = 95,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,050.99x = 236,049.77 × 95,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,050.99x = 22,566,237,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,237,626.62/171,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,926.96

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