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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,555.23, 236,723.78 and 95,070.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,555.23, 236,723.78 and 95,070.65 is: 131,185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,555.23 : 236,723.78 = 95,070.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,555.23/236,723.78 = 95,070.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,555.23x = 236,723.78 × 95,070.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,555.23x = 22,505,482,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,482,689.11/171,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,185.06

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