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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,989.28, 235,965.84 and 95,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,989.28, 235,965.84 and 95,539.04 is: 131,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,989.28 : 235,965.84 = 95,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,989.28/235,965.84 = 95,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,989.28x = 235,965.84 × 95,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,989.28x = 22,543,949,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,949,826.39/170,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,844.23

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