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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,497.72, 235,278.30 and 95,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,497.72, 235,278.30 and 95,031.64 is: 131,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,497.72 : 235,278.30 = 95,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,497.72/235,278.30 = 95,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,497.72x = 235,278.30 × 95,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,497.72x = 22,358,882,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,882,705.41/170,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,138.90

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