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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,968, 235,931.52 and 95,517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,968, 235,931.52 and 95,517.04 is: 131,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,968 : 235,931.52 = 95,517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,968/235,931.52 = 95,517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,968x = 235,931.52 × 95,517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,968x = 22,535,480,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,480,433.10/170,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,811.10

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