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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,998.20, 235,977.30 and 95,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,998.20, 235,977.30 and 95,546.70 is: 131,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,998.20 : 235,977.30 = 95,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,998.20/235,977.30 = 95,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,998.20x = 235,977.30 × 95,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,998.20x = 22,546,852,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,852,289.91/170,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,854.33

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