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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.92, 236,053.10 and 95,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.92, 236,053.10 and 95,611.44 is: 131,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.92 : 236,053.10 = 95,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.92/236,053.10 = 95,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.92x = 236,053.10 × 95,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.92x = 22,569,376,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,376,919.54/171,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,941.51

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