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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,056.43, 236,053.79 and 95,611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,056.43, 236,053.79 and 95,611.95 is: 131,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,056.43 : 236,053.79 = 95,611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,056.43/236,053.79 = 95,611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,056.43x = 236,053.79 × 95,611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,056.43x = 22,569,561,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,561,508.46/171,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,942.20

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