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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,981.02, 235,948.98 and 95,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,981.02, 235,948.98 and 95,529.52 is: 131,828.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,981.02 : 235,948.98 = 95,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,981.02/235,948.98 = 95,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,981.02x = 235,948.98 × 95,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,981.02x = 22,540,092,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,092,803.89/170,981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,828.04

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