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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,728.01, 235,626.95 and 95,292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,728.01, 235,626.95 and 95,292.17 is: 131,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,728.01 : 235,626.95 = 95,292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,728.01/235,626.95 = 95,292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,728.01x = 235,626.95 × 95,292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,728.01x = 22,453,402,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,402,899.52/170,728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,515.64

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