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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,945.28, 235,913.76 and 95,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,945.28, 235,913.76 and 95,493.60 is: 131,786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,945.28 : 235,913.76 = 95,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,945.28/235,913.76 = 95,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,945.28x = 235,913.76 × 95,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,945.28x = 22,528,254,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528,254,231.94/170,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,786.35

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