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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,082.98, 236,089.89 and 95,646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,082.98, 236,089.89 and 95,646.06 is: 131,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,082.98 : 236,089.89 = 95,646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,082.98/236,089.89 = 95,646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,082.98x = 236,089.89 × 95,646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,082.98x = 22,581,067,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,067,784.33/171,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,988.98

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