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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,721.28, 235,595.56 and 95,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,721.28, 235,595.56 and 95,269.76 is: 131,472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,721.28 : 235,595.56 = 95,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,721.28/235,595.56 = 95,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,721.28x = 235,595.56 × 95,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,721.28x = 22,445,132,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,132,458.27/170,721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,472.38

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