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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,511.96, 235,313.76 and 95,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,511.96, 235,313.76 and 95,060.46 is: 131,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,511.96 : 235,313.76 = 95,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,511.96/235,313.76 = 95,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,511.96x = 235,313.76 × 95,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,511.96x = 22,369,034,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,034,269.93/170,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,187.48

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