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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,725.79, 235,612.50 and 95,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,725.79, 235,612.50 and 95,274.29 is: 131,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,725.79 : 235,612.50 = 95,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,725.79/235,612.50 = 95,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,725.79x = 235,612.50 × 95,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,725.79x = 22,447,813,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,813,884.38/170,725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,484.61

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