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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,726.64, 235,626.50 and 95,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,726.64, 235,626.50 and 95,280 is: 131,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,726.64 : 235,626.50 = 95,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,726.64/235,626.50 = 95,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,726.64x = 235,626.50 × 95,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,726.64x = 22,450,492,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,492,443.60/170,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,499.64

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