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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,086.52, 236,104.62 and 95,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,086.52, 236,104.62 and 95,638.20 is: 131,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,086.52 : 236,104.62 = 95,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,086.52/236,104.62 = 95,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,086.52x = 236,104.62 × 95,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,086.52x = 22,580,620,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,620,868.48/171,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,983.64

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