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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,714.88, 235,564.80 and 95,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,714.88, 235,564.80 and 95,266.56 is: 131,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,714.88 : 235,564.80 = 95,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,714.88/235,564.80 = 95,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,714.88x = 235,564.80 × 95,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,714.88x = 22,441,448,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,448,153.09/170,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,455.72

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