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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,571.36, 235,390.32 and 95,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,571.36, 235,390.32 and 95,121.12 is: 131,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,571.36 : 235,390.32 = 95,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,571.36/235,390.32 = 95,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,571.36x = 235,390.32 × 95,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,571.36x = 22,390,590,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,590,875.56/170,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,268.17

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