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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,878.08, 170,631.36 and 95,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,878.08, 170,631.36 and 95,215.68 is: 142,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,878.08 : 170,631.36 = 95,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,878.08/170,631.36 = 95,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,878.08x = 170,631.36 × 95,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,878.08x = 16,246,780,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,780,971.72/113,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,668.20

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