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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,908, 234,473.31 and 94,456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,908, 234,473.31 and 94,456.50 is: 130,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,908 : 234,473.31 = 94,456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,908/234,473.31 = 94,456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,908x = 234,473.31 × 94,456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,908x = 22,147,528,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,528,206.02/169,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,350.12

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