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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,873.36, 235,797.70 and 95,420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,873.36, 235,797.70 and 95,420.24 is: 131,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,873.36 : 235,797.70 = 95,420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,873.36/235,797.70 = 95,420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,873.36x = 235,797.70 × 95,420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,873.36x = 22,499,873,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,873,125.45/170,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,675.72

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