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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,614.12, 235,452.56 and 95,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,614.12, 235,452.56 and 95,161 is: 131,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,614.12 : 235,452.56 = 95,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,614.12/235,452.56 = 95,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,614.12x = 235,452.56 × 95,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,614.12x = 22,405,901,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,901,062.16/170,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,325.01

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