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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,061, 236,071.47 and 95,609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,061, 236,071.47 and 95,609.50 is: 131,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,061 : 236,071.47 = 95,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,061/236,071.47 = 95,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,061x = 236,071.47 × 95,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,061x = 22,570,675,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,675,210.97/171,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,945.18

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