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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,998.38, 235,977.26 and 95,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,998.38, 235,977.26 and 95,546.94 is: 131,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,998.38 : 235,977.26 = 95,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,998.38/235,977.26 = 95,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,998.38x = 235,977.26 × 95,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,998.38x = 22,546,905,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,905,102.58/170,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,854.50

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