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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,727.51, 235,626.26 and 95,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,727.51, 235,626.26 and 95,291.67 is: 131,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,727.51 : 235,626.26 = 95,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,727.51/235,626.26 = 95,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,727.51x = 235,626.26 × 95,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,727.51x = 22,453,219,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,219,334.80/170,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,514.95

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