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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,833.38, 235,764.64 and 95,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,833.38, 235,764.64 and 95,396.46 is: 131,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,833.38 : 235,764.64 = 95,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,833.38/235,764.64 = 95,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,833.38x = 235,764.64 × 95,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,833.38x = 22,491,112,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,112,049.17/170,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,655.25

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