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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,593.28, 235,430.40 and 95,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,593.28, 235,430.40 and 95,141.12 is: 131,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,593.28 : 235,430.40 = 95,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,593.28/235,430.40 = 95,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,593.28x = 235,430.40 × 95,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,593.28x = 22,399,111,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,111,938.05/170,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,301.26

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