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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,463.96, 235,248.30 and 95,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,463.96, 235,248.30 and 95,013 is: 131,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,463.96 : 235,248.30 = 95,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,463.96/235,248.30 = 95,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,463.96x = 235,248.30 × 95,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,463.96x = 22,351,646,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,646,727.90/170,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,122.42

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