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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,593.74, 235,419.75 and 95,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,593.74, 235,419.75 and 95,147.10 is: 131,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,593.74 : 235,419.75 = 95,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,593.74/235,419.75 = 95,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,593.74x = 235,419.75 × 95,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,593.74x = 22,399,506,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,506,495.23/170,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,303.21

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