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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.50, 235,976.56 and 95,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.50, 235,976.56 and 95,546 is: 131,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.50 : 235,976.56 = 95,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.50/235,976.56 = 95,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.50x = 235,976.56 × 95,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.50x = 22,546,616,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,616,401.76/170,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,853.49

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