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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,967, 235,930.14 and 95,516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,967, 235,930.14 and 95,516.04 is: 131,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,967 : 235,930.14 = 95,516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,967/235,930.14 = 95,516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,967x = 235,930.14 × 95,516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,967x = 22,535,112,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,112,689.45/170,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,809.72

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