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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,838.72, 235,748.88 and 95,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,838.72, 235,748.88 and 95,372.64 is: 131,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,838.72 : 235,748.88 = 95,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,838.72/235,748.88 = 95,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,838.72x = 235,748.88 × 95,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,838.72x = 22,483,993,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,993,062.64/170,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,609.47

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