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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,964, 235,926 and 95,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,964, 235,926 and 95,513.04 is: 131,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,964 : 235,926 = 95,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,964/235,926 = 95,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,964x = 235,926 × 95,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,964x = 22,534,009,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,009,475.04/170,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,805.58

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