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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.32, 235,619.46 and 95,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.32, 235,619.46 and 95,284.68 is: 131,498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.32 : 235,619.46 = 95,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.32/235,619.46 = 95,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.32x = 235,619.46 × 95,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.32x = 22,450,924,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,924,847.87/170,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,498.57

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