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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,481.36, 235,272.24 and 95,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,481.36, 235,272.24 and 95,030.40 is: 131,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,481.36 : 235,272.24 = 95,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,481.36/235,272.24 = 95,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,481.36x = 235,272.24 × 95,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,481.36x = 22,358,015,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,015,076.10/170,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,146.39

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