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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,709.24, 235,582.38 and 95,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,709.24, 235,582.38 and 95,256.12 is: 131,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,709.24 : 235,582.38 = 95,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,709.24/235,582.38 = 95,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,709.24x = 235,582.38 × 95,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,709.24x = 22,440,663,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440,663,459.17/170,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,455.47

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