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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,741.28, 235,594.80 and 95,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,741.28, 235,594.80 and 95,289.60 is: 131,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,741.28 : 235,594.80 = 95,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,741.28/235,594.80 = 95,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,741.28x = 235,594.80 × 95,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,741.28x = 22,449,734,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,734,254.08/170,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,483.93

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