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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,849.96, 235,772.08 and 95,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,849.96, 235,772.08 and 95,398.48 is: 131,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,849.96 : 235,772.08 = 95,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,849.96/235,772.08 = 95,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,849.96x = 235,772.08 × 95,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,849.96x = 22,492,298,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,298,058.44/170,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,649.42

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