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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,591.24, 235,416.30 and 95,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,591.24, 235,416.30 and 95,144.60 is: 131,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,591.24 : 235,416.30 = 95,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,591.24/235,416.30 = 95,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,591.24x = 235,416.30 × 95,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,591.24x = 22,398,589,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,589,696.98/170,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,299.76

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