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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,242.03, 255,185.65 and 95,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,242.03, 255,185.65 and 95,252.23 is: 142,779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,242.03 : 255,185.65 = 95,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,242.03/255,185.65 = 95,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,242.03x = 255,185.65 × 95,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,242.03x = 24,307,002,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,307,002,226.50/170,242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,779.09

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