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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,047.27, 234,665.45 and 94,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,047.27, 234,665.45 and 94,595.77 is: 130,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,047.27 : 234,665.45 = 94,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,047.27/234,665.45 = 94,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,047.27x = 234,665.45 × 94,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,047.27x = 22,198,358,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,358,322.34/170,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,542.28

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