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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,059.50, 236,069.40 and 95,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,059.50, 236,069.40 and 95,608 is: 131,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,059.50 : 236,069.40 = 95,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,059.50/236,069.40 = 95,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,059.50x = 236,069.40 × 95,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,059.50x = 22,570,123,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,123,195.20/171,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,943.11

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