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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,691.39, 235,553.94 and 95,239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,691.39, 235,553.94 and 95,239.89 is: 131,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,691.39 : 235,553.94 = 95,239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,691.39/235,553.94 = 95,239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,691.39x = 235,553.94 × 95,239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,691.39x = 22,434,131,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,131,334.67/170,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,430.95

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