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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,691.24, 235,553.77 and 95,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,691.24, 235,553.77 and 95,239.74 is: 131,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,691.24 : 235,553.77 = 95,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,691.24/235,553.77 = 95,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,691.24x = 235,553.77 × 95,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,691.24x = 22,434,079,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,079,810.82/170,691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,430.76

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