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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,986.88, 235,961.40 and 95,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,986.88, 235,961.40 and 95,535.44 is: 131,838.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,986.88 : 235,961.40 = 95,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,986.88/235,961.40 = 95,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,986.88x = 235,961.40 × 95,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,986.88x = 22,542,676,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,676,172.02/170,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,838.63

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