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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,991.16, 235,967.24 and 95,539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,991.16, 235,967.24 and 95,539.64 is: 131,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,991.16 : 235,967.24 = 95,539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,991.16/235,967.24 = 95,539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,991.16x = 235,967.24 × 95,539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,991.16x = 22,544,225,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,225,161.39/170,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,844.39

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