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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,666.58, 235,519.23 and 95,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,666.58, 235,519.23 and 95,215.02 is: 131,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,666.58 : 235,519.23 = 95,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,666.58/235,519.23 = 95,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,666.58x = 235,519.23 × 95,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,666.58x = 22,424,968,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,968,194.83/170,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,396.36

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