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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,993.38, 235,970.37 and 95,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,993.38, 235,970.37 and 95,541.94 is: 131,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,993.38 : 235,970.37 = 95,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,993.38/235,970.37 = 95,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,993.38x = 235,970.37 × 95,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,993.38x = 22,545,066,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,066,932.32/170,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,847.60

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