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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,545.50, 235,360.08 and 95,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,545.50, 235,360.08 and 95,094 is: 131,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,545.50 : 235,360.08 = 95,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,545.50/235,360.08 = 95,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,545.50x = 235,360.08 × 95,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,545.50x = 22,381,331,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,331,447.52/170,545.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,233.78

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