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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,051.28, 234,681.72 and 94,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,051.28, 234,681.72 and 94,599.72 is: 130,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,051.28 : 234,681.72 = 94,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,051.28/234,681.72 = 94,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,051.28x = 234,681.72 × 94,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,051.28x = 22,200,825,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,825,001.12/170,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,553.71

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