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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,942.88, 235,906.08 and 95,489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,942.88, 235,906.08 and 95,489.76 is: 131,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,942.88 : 235,906.08 = 95,489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,942.88/235,906.08 = 95,489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,942.88x = 235,906.08 × 95,489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,942.88x = 22,526,614,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,614,961.74/170,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,778.61

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