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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,008, 234,611.04 and 94,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,008, 234,611.04 and 94,554.88 is: 130,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,008 : 234,611.04 = 94,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,008/234,611.04 = 94,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,008x = 234,611.04 × 94,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,008x = 22,183,618,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,618,733.88/170,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,485.73

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