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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,965, 235,927.38 and 95,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,965, 235,927.38 and 95,514.04 is: 131,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,965 : 235,927.38 = 95,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,965/235,927.38 = 95,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,965x = 235,927.38 × 95,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,965x = 22,534,377,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,377,210.42/170,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,806.96

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