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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,823.29, 235,681.31 and 95,357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,823.29, 235,681.31 and 95,357.21 is: 131,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,823.29 : 235,681.31 = 95,357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,823.29/235,681.31 = 95,357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,823.29x = 235,681.31 × 95,357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,823.29x = 22,473,911,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,911,230.73/170,823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,562.34

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