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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,655.92, 235,488.82 and 95,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,655.92, 235,488.82 and 95,209.28 is: 131,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,655.92 : 235,488.82 = 95,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,655.92/235,488.82 = 95,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,655.92x = 235,488.82 × 95,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,655.92x = 22,420,721,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,721,000.25/170,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,379.68

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