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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,721.38, 235,573.76 and 95,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,721.38, 235,573.76 and 95,273.06 is: 131,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,721.38 : 235,573.76 = 95,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,721.38/235,573.76 = 95,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,721.38x = 235,573.76 × 95,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,721.38x = 22,443,832,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,832,970.91/170,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,464.69

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