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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,638.08, 235,479.84 and 95,186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,638.08, 235,479.84 and 95,186.64 is: 131,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,638.08 : 235,479.84 = 95,186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,638.08/235,479.84 = 95,186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,638.08x = 235,479.84 × 95,186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,638.08x = 22,414,534,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,534,757.34/170,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,357.17

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