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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,017.12, 234,606.96 and 94,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,017.12, 234,606.96 and 94,561.12 is: 130,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,017.12 : 234,606.96 = 94,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,017.12/234,606.96 = 94,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,017.12x = 234,606.96 × 94,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,017.12x = 22,184,696,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,696,897.40/170,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,485.08

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