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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,599.38, 235,427.14 and 95,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,599.38, 235,427.14 and 95,147.88 is: 131,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,599.38 : 235,427.14 = 95,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,599.38/235,427.14 = 95,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,599.38x = 235,427.14 × 95,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,599.38x = 22,400,393,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,393,265.46/170,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,304.07

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