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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,976, 235,946.88 and 95,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,976, 235,946.88 and 95,531.52 is: 131,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,976 : 235,946.88 = 95,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,976/235,946.88 = 95,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,976x = 235,946.88 × 95,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,976x = 22,540,364,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,364,085.66/170,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,833.50

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