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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,590.08, 235,413.72 and 95,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,590.08, 235,413.72 and 95,138.52 is: 131,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,590.08 : 235,413.72 = 95,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,590.08/235,413.72 = 95,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,590.08x = 235,413.72 × 95,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,590.08x = 22,396,912,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,912,908.49/170,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,290.83

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