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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,720.88, 235,571.40 and 95,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,720.88, 235,571.40 and 95,254.80 is: 131,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,720.88 : 235,571.40 = 95,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,720.88/235,571.40 = 95,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,720.88x = 235,571.40 × 95,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,720.88x = 22,439,306,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439,306,592.72/170,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,438.56

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