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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,806.32, 235,723.64 and 95,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,806.32, 235,723.64 and 95,354.80 is: 131,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,806.32 : 235,723.64 = 95,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,806.32/235,723.64 = 95,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,806.32x = 235,723.64 × 95,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,806.32x = 22,477,380,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,380,547.47/170,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,595.72

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