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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,069.56, 236,083.20 and 95,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,069.56, 236,083.20 and 95,618 is: 131,956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,069.56 : 236,083.20 = 95,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,069.56/236,083.20 = 95,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,069.56x = 236,083.20 × 95,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,069.56x = 22,573,803,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,803,417.60/171,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,956.87

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