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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.88, 235,799.56 and 95,420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.88, 235,799.56 and 95,420.24 is: 131,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.88 : 235,799.56 = 95,420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.88/235,799.56 = 95,420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.88x = 235,799.56 × 95,420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.88x = 22,500,050,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,050,607.09/170,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,680.21

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