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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,764.88, 235,633.76 and 95,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,764.88, 235,633.76 and 95,316.56 is: 131,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,764.88 : 235,633.76 = 95,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,764.88/235,633.76 = 95,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,764.88x = 235,633.76 × 95,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,764.88x = 22,459,799,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,799,423.07/170,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,524.70

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