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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,839.70, 235,753.17 and 95,386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,839.70, 235,753.17 and 95,386.58 is: 131,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,839.70 : 235,753.17 = 95,386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,839.70/235,753.17 = 95,386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,839.70x = 235,753.17 × 95,386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,839.70x = 22,487,688,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,688,610.46/170,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,630.34

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