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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,724.48, 235,606.72 and 95,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,724.48, 235,606.72 and 95,271.04 is: 131,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,724.48 : 235,606.72 = 95,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,724.48/235,606.72 = 95,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,724.48x = 235,606.72 × 95,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,724.48x = 22,446,497,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,497,245.39/170,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,477.91

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