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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,562, 235,380.42 and 95,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,562, 235,380.42 and 95,115.36 is: 131,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,562 : 235,380.42 = 95,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,562/235,380.42 = 95,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,562x = 235,380.42 × 95,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,562x = 22,388,293,385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,388,293,385.25/170,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,261.91

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