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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,840.13, 235,759.82 and 95,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,840.13, 235,759.82 and 95,391.33 is: 131,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,840.13 : 235,759.82 = 95,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,840.13/235,759.82 = 95,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,840.13x = 235,759.82 × 95,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,840.13x = 22,489,442,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489,442,313.40/170,840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,640.28

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