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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,893.76, 235,844.32 and 95,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,893.76, 235,844.32 and 95,442.26 is: 131,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,893.76 : 235,844.32 = 95,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,893.76/235,844.32 = 95,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,893.76x = 235,844.32 × 95,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,893.76x = 22,509,514,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,509,514,908.96/170,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,716.42

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