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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,945.28, 235,905.12 and 95,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,945.28, 235,905.12 and 95,495.04 is: 131,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,945.28 : 235,905.12 = 95,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,945.28/235,905.12 = 95,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,945.28x = 235,905.12 × 95,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,945.28x = 22,527,768,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527,768,870.60/170,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,783.51

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