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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,546.50, 235,361.46 and 95,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,546.50, 235,361.46 and 95,095 is: 131,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,546.50 : 235,361.46 = 95,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,546.50/235,361.46 = 95,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,546.50x = 235,361.46 × 95,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,546.50x = 22,381,698,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,698,038.70/170,546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,235.16

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