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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,050.66, 234,670.13 and 94,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,050.66, 234,670.13 and 94,599.16 is: 130,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,050.66 : 234,670.13 = 94,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,050.66/234,670.13 = 94,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,050.66x = 234,670.13 × 94,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,050.66x = 22,199,596,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,596,470.17/170,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,546.96

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