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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,570.03, 257,102.16 and 95,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,570.03, 257,102.16 and 95,563.92 is: 143,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,570.03 : 257,102.16 = 95,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,570.03/257,102.16 = 95,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,570.03x = 257,102.16 × 95,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,570.03x = 24,569,690,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569,690,250.07/171,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,205.02

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