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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,571.84, 235,390.20 and 95,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,571.84, 235,390.20 and 95,125.20 is: 131,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,571.84 : 235,390.20 = 95,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,571.84/235,390.20 = 95,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,571.84x = 235,390.20 × 95,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,571.84x = 22,391,539,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391,539,853.04/170,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,273.37

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