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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,599, 235,426.62 and 95,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,599, 235,426.62 and 95,147.56 is: 131,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,599 : 235,426.62 = 95,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,599/235,426.62 = 95,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,599x = 235,426.62 × 95,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,599x = 22,400,268,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,268,452.05/170,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,303.63

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