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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,729.26, 235,628.67 and 95,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,729.26, 235,628.67 and 95,293.42 is: 131,517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,729.26 : 235,628.67 = 95,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,729.26/235,628.67 = 95,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,729.26x = 235,628.67 × 95,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,729.26x = 22,453,861,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,861,814.35/170,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,517.36

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