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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,787.44, 235,682.52 and 95,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,787.44, 235,682.52 and 95,335.76 is: 131,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,787.44 : 235,682.52 = 95,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,787.44/235,682.52 = 95,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,787.44x = 235,682.52 × 95,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,787.44x = 22,468,972,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,972,162.92/170,787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,561.03

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