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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,989.02, 235,960.02 and 95,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,989.02, 235,960.02 and 95,537.52 is: 131,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,989.02 : 235,960.02 = 95,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,989.02/235,960.02 = 95,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,989.02x = 235,960.02 × 95,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,989.02x = 22,543,035,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,035,129.95/170,989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,839.08

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