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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,759.88, 235,626.90 and 95,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,759.88, 235,626.90 and 95,311.56 is: 131,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,759.88 : 235,626.90 = 95,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,759.88/235,626.90 = 95,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,759.88x = 235,626.90 × 95,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,759.88x = 22,457,967,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,967,416.96/170,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,517.82

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