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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,986.50, 235,961.46 and 95,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,986.50, 235,961.46 and 95,535 is: 131,838.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,986.50 : 235,961.46 = 95,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,986.50/235,961.46 = 95,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,986.50x = 235,961.46 × 95,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,986.50x = 22,542,578,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,578,081.10/170,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,838.35

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