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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,200.28, 254,995.86 and 95,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,200.28, 254,995.86 and 95,233.16 is: 142,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,200.28 : 254,995.86 = 95,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,200.28/254,995.86 = 95,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,200.28x = 254,995.86 × 95,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,200.28x = 24,284,061,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,284,061,534.72/170,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,679.33

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