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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.86, 235,791.51 and 95,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.86, 235,791.51 and 95,415.74 is: 131,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.86 : 235,791.51 = 95,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.86/235,791.51 = 95,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.86x = 235,791.51 × 95,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.86x = 22,498,221,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,221,412.37/170,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,669.52

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