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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,753.38, 235,617.93 and 95,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,753.38, 235,617.93 and 95,305.06 is: 131,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,753.38 : 235,617.93 = 95,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,753.38/235,617.93 = 95,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,753.38x = 235,617.93 × 95,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,753.38x = 22,455,580,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455,580,955.73/170,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,508.85

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