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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.52, 235,955.19 and 95,534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.52, 235,955.19 and 95,534.02 is: 131,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.52 : 235,955.19 = 95,534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.52/235,955.19 = 95,534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.52x = 235,955.19 × 95,534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.52x = 22,541,747,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,747,840.56/170,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,834.25

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