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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,940.16, 234,516 and 94,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,940.16, 234,516 and 94,488 is: 130,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,940.16 : 234,516 = 94,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,940.16/234,516 = 94,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,940.16x = 234,516 × 94,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,940.16x = 22,158,947,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,947,808/169,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,392.65

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