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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.38, 235,975.88 and 95,545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.38, 235,975.88 and 95,545.94 is: 131,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.38 : 235,975.88 = 95,545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.38/235,975.88 = 95,545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.38x = 235,975.88 × 95,545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.38x = 22,546,537,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,537,271.93/170,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,853.12

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