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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,606.28, 235,436.98 and 95,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,606.28, 235,436.98 and 95,159.64 is: 131,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,606.28 : 235,436.98 = 95,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,606.28/235,436.98 = 95,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,606.28x = 235,436.98 × 95,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,606.28x = 22,404,098,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,098,259.49/170,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,320.48

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