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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,595.24, 235,421.84 and 95,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,595.24, 235,421.84 and 95,148.60 is: 131,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,595.24 : 235,421.84 = 95,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,595.24/235,421.84 = 95,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,595.24x = 235,421.84 × 95,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,595.24x = 22,400,058,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,058,485.42/170,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,305.30

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