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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,875.77, 235,808.38 and 95,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,875.77, 235,808.38 and 95,424.33 is: 131,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,875.77 : 235,808.38 = 95,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,875.77/235,808.38 = 95,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,875.77x = 235,808.38 × 95,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,875.77x = 22,501,856,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,856,669.89/170,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,685.47

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