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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,062.56, 236,073.54 and 95,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,062.56, 236,073.54 and 95,611 is: 131,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,062.56 : 236,073.54 = 95,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,062.56/236,073.54 = 95,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,062.56x = 236,073.54 × 95,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,062.56x = 22,571,227,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,227,232.94/171,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,947.21

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