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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,719.14, 235,616.13 and 95,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,719.14, 235,616.13 and 95,272.50 is: 131,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,719.14 : 235,616.13 = 95,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,719.14/235,616.13 = 95,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,719.14x = 235,616.13 × 95,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,719.14x = 22,447,737,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,737,745.43/170,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,489.29

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