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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,639.08, 235,481.22 and 95,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,639.08, 235,481.22 and 95,187.64 is: 131,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,639.08 : 235,481.22 = 95,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,639.08/235,481.22 = 95,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,639.08x = 235,481.22 × 95,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,639.08x = 22,414,901,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,901,596.12/170,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,358.55

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