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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,087.02, 236,105.31 and 95,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,087.02, 236,105.31 and 95,638.70 is: 131,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,087.02 : 236,105.31 = 95,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,087.02/236,105.31 = 95,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,087.02x = 236,105.31 × 95,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,087.02x = 22,580,804,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,804,911.50/171,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,984.33

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