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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477.60, 236,639.04 and 95,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477.60, 236,639.04 and 95,001.66 is: 131,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477.60 : 236,639.04 = 95,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477.60/236,639.04 = 95,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477.60x = 236,639.04 × 95,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477.60x = 22,481,101,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,101,620.81/171,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,102.26

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