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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,733.78, 235,612.74 and 95,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,733.78, 235,612.74 and 95,282.28 is: 131,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,733.78 : 235,612.74 = 95,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,733.78/235,612.74 = 95,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,733.78x = 235,612.74 × 95,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,733.78x = 22,449,719,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,719,064.25/170,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,489.62

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