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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,057.36, 236,055.08 and 95,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,057.36, 236,055.08 and 95,612.88 is: 131,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,057.36 : 236,055.08 = 95,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,057.36/236,055.08 = 95,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,057.36x = 236,055.08 × 95,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,057.36x = 22,569,906,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,906,037.43/171,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,943.50

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