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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,934.73, 235,889.92 and 95,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,934.73, 235,889.92 and 95,483.23 is: 131,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,934.73 : 235,889.92 = 95,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,934.73/235,889.92 = 95,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,934.73x = 235,889.92 × 95,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,934.73x = 22,523,530,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,530,657.61/170,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,766.85

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