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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,758.38, 235,624.83 and 95,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,758.38, 235,624.83 and 95,310.06 is: 131,515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,758.38 : 235,624.83 = 95,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,758.38/235,624.83 = 95,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,758.38x = 235,624.83 × 95,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,758.38x = 22,457,416,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,416,684.79/170,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,515.75

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