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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,605.62, 235,435.78 and 95,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,605.62, 235,435.78 and 95,154.12 is: 131,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,605.62 : 235,435.78 = 95,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,605.62/235,435.78 = 95,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,605.62x = 235,435.78 × 95,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,605.62x = 22,402,684,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,684,462.41/170,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,312.70

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