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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,053.40, 254,912.70 and 95,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,053.40, 254,912.70 and 95,209.40 is: 142,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,053.40 : 254,912.70 = 95,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,053.40/254,912.70 = 95,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,053.40x = 254,912.70 × 95,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,053.40x = 24,270,085,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,085,219.38/170,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,720.38

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