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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,063.56, 236,068.02 and 95,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,063.56, 236,068.02 and 95,615.24 is: 131,949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,063.56 : 236,068.02 = 95,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,063.56/236,068.02 = 95,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,063.56x = 236,068.02 × 95,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,063.56x = 22,571,700,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,700,388.62/171,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,949.20

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