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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,647.42, 235,477.11 and 95,200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,647.42, 235,477.11 and 95,200.78 is: 131,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,647.42 : 235,477.11 = 95,200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,647.42/235,477.11 = 95,200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,647.42x = 235,477.11 × 95,200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,647.42x = 22,417,604,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,604,544.15/170,647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,367.97

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