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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,862, 234,424.14 and 94,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,862, 234,424.14 and 94,425.08 is: 130,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,862 : 234,424.14 = 94,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,862/234,424.14 = 94,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,862x = 234,424.14 × 94,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,862x = 22,135,518,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,518,173.43/169,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,314.72

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