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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,058.50, 236,068.02 and 95,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,058.50, 236,068.02 and 95,607 is: 131,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,058.50 : 236,068.02 = 95,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,058.50/236,068.02 = 95,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,058.50x = 236,068.02 × 95,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,058.50x = 22,569,755,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,755,188.14/171,058.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,941.73

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