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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,086.02, 236,103.93 and 95,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,086.02, 236,103.93 and 95,637.70 is: 131,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,086.02 : 236,103.93 = 95,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,086.02/236,103.93 = 95,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,086.02x = 236,103.93 × 95,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,086.02x = 22,580,436,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,436,826.16/171,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,982.95

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