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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,048.62, 234,667.32 and 94,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,048.62, 234,667.32 and 94,597.12 is: 130,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,048.62 : 234,667.32 = 94,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,048.62/234,667.32 = 94,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,048.62x = 234,667.32 × 94,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,048.62x = 22,198,852,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,852,630.12/170,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,544.15

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