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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.20, 235,978.68 and 95,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.20, 235,978.68 and 95,547.70 is: 131,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.20 : 235,978.68 = 95,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.20/235,978.68 = 95,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.20x = 235,978.68 × 95,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.20x = 22,547,220,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,220,123.04/170,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,855.71

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