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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,761.38, 235,628.97 and 95,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,761.38, 235,628.97 and 95,313.06 is: 131,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,761.38 : 235,628.97 = 95,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,761.38/235,628.97 = 95,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,761.38x = 235,628.97 × 95,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,761.38x = 22,458,518,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,518,155.35/170,761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,519.89

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