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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,983.02, 235,951.74 and 95,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,983.02, 235,951.74 and 95,531.52 is: 131,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,983.02 : 235,951.74 = 95,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,983.02/235,951.74 = 95,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,983.02x = 235,951.74 × 95,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,983.02x = 22,540,828,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,828,368.84/170,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,830.80

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