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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,995.38, 235,973.13 and 95,543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,995.38, 235,973.13 and 95,543.94 is: 131,850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,995.38 : 235,973.13 = 95,543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,995.38/235,973.13 = 95,543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,995.38x = 235,973.13 × 95,543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,995.38x = 22,545,802,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,802,574.33/170,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,850.36

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