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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,634.94, 235,483.50 and 95,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,634.94, 235,483.50 and 95,183.44 is: 131,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,634.94 : 235,483.50 = 95,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,634.94/235,483.50 = 95,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,634.94x = 235,483.50 × 95,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,634.94x = 22,414,129,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,129,361.47/170,634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,357.21

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