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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,431.56, 236,561.94 and 95,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,431.56, 236,561.94 and 95,969.80 is: 132,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,431.56 : 236,561.94 = 95,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,431.56/236,561.94 = 95,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,431.56x = 236,561.94 × 95,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,431.56x = 22,702,802,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,802,069.41/171,431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,430.70

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