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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,962.93, 235,924.23 and 95,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,962.93, 235,924.23 and 95,511.43 is: 131,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,962.93 : 235,924.23 = 95,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,962.93/235,924.23 = 95,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,962.93x = 235,924.23 × 95,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,962.93x = 22,533,460,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,460,578.95/170,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,803.20

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