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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,518.50, 235,315.53 and 95,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,518.50, 235,315.53 and 95,067 is: 131,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,518.50 : 235,315.53 = 95,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,518.50/235,315.53 = 95,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,518.50x = 235,315.53 × 95,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,518.50x = 22,370,741,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370,741,490.51/170,518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,192.46

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