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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,498.16, 235,287.76 and 95,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,498.16, 235,287.76 and 95,045.04 is: 131,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,498.16 : 235,287.76 = 95,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,498.16/235,287.76 = 95,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,498.16x = 235,287.76 × 95,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,498.16x = 22,362,934,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,934,560.71/170,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,162.32

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