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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,604.24, 235,434.26 and 95,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,604.24, 235,434.26 and 95,157.60 is: 131,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,604.24 : 235,434.26 = 95,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,604.24/235,434.26 = 95,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,604.24x = 235,434.26 × 95,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,604.24x = 22,403,359,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,359,139.38/170,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,317.72

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