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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,598.38, 235,425.76 and 95,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,598.38, 235,425.76 and 95,146.88 is: 131,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,598.38 : 235,425.76 = 95,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,598.38/235,425.76 = 95,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,598.38x = 235,425.76 × 95,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,598.38x = 22,400,025,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,025,120.63/170,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,302.69

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