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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,711.20, 235,581.66 and 95,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,711.20, 235,581.66 and 95,259.64 is: 131,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,711.20 : 235,581.66 = 95,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,711.20/235,581.66 = 95,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,711.20x = 235,581.66 × 95,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,711.20x = 22,441,424,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,424,122.20/170,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,458.42

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