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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,056.93, 236,054.48 and 95,612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,056.93, 236,054.48 and 95,612.45 is: 131,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,056.93 : 236,054.48 = 95,612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,056.93/236,054.48 = 95,612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,056.93x = 236,054.48 × 95,612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,056.93x = 22,569,745,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,745,507.94/171,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,942.89

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