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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,724.28, 235,599.70 and 95,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,724.28, 235,599.70 and 95,272.76 is: 131,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,724.28 : 235,599.70 = 95,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,724.28/235,599.70 = 95,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,724.28x = 235,599.70 × 95,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,724.28x = 22,446,233,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,233,674.17/170,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,476.52

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