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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,719.38, 235,571.01 and 95,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,719.38, 235,571.01 and 95,271.06 is: 131,461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,719.38 : 235,571.01 = 95,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,719.38/235,571.01 = 95,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,719.38x = 235,571.01 × 95,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,719.38x = 22,443,099,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,099,827.97/170,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,461.93

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