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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,690.24, 235,552.39 and 95,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,690.24, 235,552.39 and 95,238.74 is: 131,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,690.24 : 235,552.39 = 95,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,690.24/235,552.39 = 95,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,690.24x = 235,552.39 × 95,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,690.24x = 22,433,713,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,713,178.37/170,690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,429.38

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