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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,635.96, 235,484.04 and 95,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,635.96, 235,484.04 and 95,199.04 is: 131,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,635.96 : 235,484.04 = 95,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,635.96/235,484.04 = 95,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,635.96x = 235,484.04 × 95,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,635.96x = 22,417,854,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,854,543.32/170,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,378.25

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