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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,639.46, 235,489.73 and 95,187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,639.46, 235,489.73 and 95,187.96 is: 131,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,639.46 : 235,489.73 = 95,187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,639.46/235,489.73 = 95,187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,639.46x = 235,489.73 × 95,187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,639.46x = 22,415,786,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,786,523.71/170,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,363.44

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