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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,609.08, 235,439.94 and 95,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,609.08, 235,439.94 and 95,157.52 is: 131,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,609.08 : 235,439.94 = 95,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,609.08/235,439.94 = 95,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,609.08x = 235,439.94 × 95,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,609.08x = 22,403,880,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,880,799.35/170,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,317.05

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