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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,647.12, 235,492.68 and 95,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,647.12, 235,492.68 and 95,191.12 is: 131,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,647.12 : 235,492.68 = 95,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,647.12/235,492.68 = 95,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,647.12x = 235,492.68 × 95,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,647.12x = 22,416,811,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,811,961.00/170,647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,363.55

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