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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,674.86, 235,517.31 and 95,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,674.86, 235,517.31 and 95,221.74 is: 131,398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,674.86 : 235,517.31 = 95,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,674.86/235,517.31 = 95,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,674.86x = 235,517.31 × 95,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,674.86x = 22,426,368,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,368,058.32/170,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,398.19

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