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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,991.12, 234,596.04 and 94,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,991.12, 234,596.04 and 94,538 is: 130,467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,991.12 : 234,596.04 = 94,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,991.12/234,596.04 = 94,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,991.12x = 234,596.04 × 94,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,991.12x = 22,178,240,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,240,429.52/169,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,467.05

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