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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,695.89, 235,560.15 and 95,244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,695.89, 235,560.15 and 95,244.39 is: 131,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,695.89 : 235,560.15 = 95,244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,695.89/235,560.15 = 95,244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,695.89x = 235,560.15 × 95,244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,695.89x = 22,435,782,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,782,795.06/170,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,437.16

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