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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,199.78, 254,995.11 and 95,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,199.78, 254,995.11 and 95,232.66 is: 142,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,199.78 : 254,995.11 = 95,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,199.78/254,995.11 = 95,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,199.78x = 254,995.11 × 95,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,199.78x = 24,283,862,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283,862,612.29/170,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,678.58

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