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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,724.36, 235,610.51 and 95,272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,724.36, 235,610.51 and 95,272.86 is: 131,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,724.36 : 235,610.51 = 95,272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,724.36/235,610.51 = 95,272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,724.36x = 235,610.51 × 95,272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,724.36x = 22,447,286,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,286,193.89/170,724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,482.62

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