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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,992.47, 235,969.02 and 95,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,992.47, 235,969.02 and 95,540.97 is: 131,846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,992.47 : 235,969.02 = 95,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,992.47/235,969.02 = 95,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,992.47x = 235,969.02 × 95,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,992.47x = 22,544,709,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,709,060.75/170,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,846.21

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