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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,838.63, 235,757.75 and 95,389.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,838.63, 235,757.75 and 95,389.83 is: 131,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,838.63 : 235,757.75 = 95,389.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,838.63/235,757.75 = 95,389.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,838.63x = 235,757.75 × 95,389.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,838.63x = 22,488,891,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,488,891,216.73/170,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,638.21

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