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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,016.03, 234,621.50 and 94,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,016.03, 234,621.50 and 94,564.53 is: 130,498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,016.03 : 234,621.50 = 94,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,016.03/234,621.50 = 94,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,016.03x = 234,621.50 × 94,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,016.03x = 22,186,871,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,871,402.57/170,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,498.70

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