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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.36, 236,052.32 and 95,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.36, 236,052.32 and 95,610.88 is: 131,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.36 : 236,052.32 = 95,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.36/236,052.32 = 95,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.36x = 236,052.32 × 95,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.36x = 22,569,170,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,170,041.24/171,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,940.74

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