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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,689.34, 235,551.30 and 95,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,689.34, 235,551.30 and 95,237.84 is: 131,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,689.34 : 235,551.30 = 95,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,689.34/235,551.30 = 95,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,689.34x = 235,551.30 × 95,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,689.34x = 22,433,397,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,397,021.19/170,689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,428.23

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