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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,642.46, 235,493.88 and 95,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,642.46, 235,493.88 and 95,190.96 is: 131,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,642.46 : 235,493.88 = 95,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,642.46/235,493.88 = 95,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,642.46x = 235,493.88 × 95,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,642.46x = 22,416,888,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,888,511.32/170,642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,367.59

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