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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.61, 236,052.67 and 95,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.61, 236,052.67 and 95,611.13 is: 131,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.61 : 236,052.67 = 95,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.61/236,052.67 = 95,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.61x = 236,052.67 × 95,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.61x = 22,569,262,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,262,040.16/171,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,941.08

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