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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,762.38, 235,630.34 and 95,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,762.38, 235,630.34 and 95,314.06 is: 131,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,762.38 : 235,630.34 = 95,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,762.38/235,630.34 = 95,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,762.38x = 235,630.34 × 95,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,762.38x = 22,458,884,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,884,364.58/170,762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,521.27

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