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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,153.33, 255,143.87 and 95,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,153.33, 255,143.87 and 95,253.35 is: 142,831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,153.33 : 255,143.87 = 95,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,153.33/255,143.87 = 95,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,153.33x = 255,143.87 × 95,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,153.33x = 24,303,308,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303,308,925.66/170,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,831.82

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