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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,060.50, 236,070.78 and 95,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,060.50, 236,070.78 and 95,609 is: 131,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,060.50 : 236,070.78 = 95,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,060.50/236,070.78 = 95,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,060.50x = 236,070.78 × 95,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,060.50x = 22,570,491,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,491,205.02/171,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,944.49

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