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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,007, 234,609.66 and 94,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,007, 234,609.66 and 94,553.88 is: 130,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,007 : 234,609.66 = 94,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,007/234,609.66 = 94,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,007x = 234,609.66 × 94,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,007x = 22,183,253,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,253,638.48/170,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,484.35

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