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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,992.88, 235,969.68 and 95,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,992.88, 235,969.68 and 95,541.44 is: 131,846.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,992.88 : 235,969.68 = 95,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,992.88/235,969.68 = 95,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,992.88x = 235,969.68 × 95,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,992.88x = 22,544,883,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,883,023.54/170,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,846.91

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