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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,051.44, 254,961.72 and 95,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,051.44, 254,961.72 and 95,223.04 is: 142,769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,051.44 : 254,961.72 = 95,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,051.44/254,961.72 = 95,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,051.44x = 254,961.72 × 95,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,051.44x = 24,278,230,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278,230,062.03/170,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,769.92

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