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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,698.02, 235,562.76 and 95,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,698.02, 235,562.76 and 95,246.52 is: 131,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,698.02 : 235,562.76 = 95,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,698.02/235,562.76 = 95,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,698.02x = 235,562.76 × 95,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,698.02x = 22,436,533,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436,533,131.60/170,698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,439.91

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