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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,870.88, 235,802.32 and 95,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,870.88, 235,802.32 and 95,422.24 is: 131,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,870.88 : 235,802.32 = 95,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,870.88/235,802.32 = 95,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,870.88x = 235,802.32 × 95,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,870.88x = 22,500,785,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,785,571.60/170,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,682.97

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