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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,717.88, 235,568.94 and 95,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,717.88, 235,568.94 and 95,269.56 is: 131,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717.88 : 235,568.94 = 95,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717.88/235,568.94 = 95,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717.88x = 235,568.94 × 95,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717.88x = 22,442,549,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,549,263.47/170,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,459.86

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