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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,069.44, 256,436.55 and 95,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,069.44, 256,436.55 and 95,204.14 is: 142,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,069.44 : 256,436.55 = 95,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,069.44/256,436.55 = 95,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,069.44x = 256,436.55 × 95,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,069.44x = 24,413,820,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,820,566.23/171,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,712.93

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