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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,049.62, 234,668.70 and 94,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,049.62, 234,668.70 and 94,598.12 is: 130,545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,049.62 : 234,668.70 = 94,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,049.62/234,668.70 = 94,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,049.62x = 234,668.70 × 94,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,049.62x = 22,199,217,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,217,842.84/170,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,545.53

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