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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,817.96, 235,727.91 and 95,366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,817.96, 235,727.91 and 95,366.46 is: 131,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,817.96 : 235,727.91 = 95,366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,817.96/235,727.91 = 95,366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,817.96x = 235,727.91 × 95,366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,817.96x = 22,480,536,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,536,299.90/170,817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,605.23

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