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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,809.32, 235,727.78 and 95,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,809.32, 235,727.78 and 95,357.80 is: 131,599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,809.32 : 235,727.78 = 95,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,809.32/235,727.78 = 95,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,809.32x = 235,727.78 × 95,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,809.32x = 22,478,482,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,482,499.68/170,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,599.86

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