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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,976, 235,946.98 and 95,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,976, 235,946.98 and 95,524.50 is: 131,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,976 : 235,946.98 = 95,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,976/235,946.98 = 95,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,976x = 235,946.98 × 95,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,976x = 22,538,717,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,717,291.01/170,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,823.87

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