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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,695.64, 235,559.80 and 95,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,695.64, 235,559.80 and 95,244.14 is: 131,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,695.64 : 235,559.80 = 95,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,695.64/235,559.80 = 95,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,695.64x = 235,559.80 × 95,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,695.64x = 22,435,690,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,690,569.57/170,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,436.81

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