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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,733.96, 235,619.28 and 95,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,733.96, 235,619.28 and 95,297.04 is: 131,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,733.96 : 235,619.28 = 95,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,733.96/235,619.28 = 95,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,733.96x = 235,619.28 × 95,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,733.96x = 22,453,819,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,819,950.93/170,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,513.50

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