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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,795.52, 235,699.20 and 95,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,795.52, 235,699.20 and 95,342.40 is: 131,573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,795.52 : 235,699.20 = 95,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,795.52/235,699.20 = 95,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,795.52x = 235,699.20 × 95,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,795.52x = 22,472,127,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,127,406.08/170,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,573.28

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