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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.89, 235,633.77 and 95,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.89, 235,633.77 and 95,285.25 is: 131,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.89 : 235,633.77 = 95,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.89/235,633.77 = 95,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.89x = 235,633.77 × 95,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.89x = 22,452,422,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,422,682.89/170,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,506.91

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