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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.88, 235,960.02 and 95,534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.88, 235,960.02 and 95,534.44 is: 131,837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.88 : 235,960.02 = 95,534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.88/235,960.02 = 95,534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.88x = 235,960.02 × 95,534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.88x = 22,542,308,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,308,373.09/170,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,837.25

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