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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,684.51, 235,544.54 and 95,233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,684.51, 235,544.54 and 95,233.01 is: 131,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,684.51 : 235,544.54 = 95,233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,684.51/235,544.54 = 95,233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,684.51x = 235,544.54 × 95,233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,684.51x = 22,431,613,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,613,879.38/170,684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,421.50

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