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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,996.13, 235,974.17 and 95,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,996.13, 235,974.17 and 95,544.69 is: 131,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,996.13 : 235,974.17 = 95,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,996.13/235,974.17 = 95,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,996.13x = 235,974.17 × 95,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,996.13x = 22,546,078,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,078,442.93/170,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,851.40

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