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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,714.08, 235,585.28 and 95,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,714.08, 235,585.28 and 95,262.72 is: 131,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,714.08 : 235,585.28 = 95,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,714.08/235,585.28 = 95,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,714.08x = 235,585.28 × 95,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,714.08x = 22,442,494,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,494,564.76/170,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,462.47

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