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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,499.22, 235,280.37 and 95,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,499.22, 235,280.37 and 95,033.14 is: 131,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,499.22 : 235,280.37 = 95,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,499.22/235,280.37 = 95,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,499.22x = 235,280.37 × 95,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,499.22x = 22,359,432,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,432,341.46/170,499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,140.97

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