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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,670.48, 235,525.32 and 95,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,670.48, 235,525.32 and 95,217.36 is: 131,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,670.48 : 235,525.32 = 95,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,670.48/235,525.32 = 95,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,670.48x = 235,525.32 × 95,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,670.48x = 22,426,099,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,099,183.56/170,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,399.99

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