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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,872.36, 235,796.32 and 95,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,872.36, 235,796.32 and 95,419.24 is: 131,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,872.36 : 235,796.32 = 95,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,872.36/235,796.32 = 95,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,872.36x = 235,796.32 × 95,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,872.36x = 22,499,505,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,505,649.20/170,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,674.34

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