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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,646.42, 235,475.73 and 95,199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,646.42, 235,475.73 and 95,199.78 is: 131,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,646.42 : 235,475.73 = 95,199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,646.42/235,475.73 = 95,199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,646.42x = 235,475.73 × 95,199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,646.42x = 22,417,237,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,237,691.34/170,646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,366.59

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