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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,591.08, 235,415.10 and 95,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,591.08, 235,415.10 and 95,139.52 is: 131,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,591.08 : 235,415.10 = 95,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,591.08/235,415.10 = 95,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,591.08x = 235,415.10 × 95,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,591.08x = 22,397,279,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,279,614.75/170,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,292.21

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