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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,069.25, 234,695.58 and 94,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,069.25, 234,695.58 and 94,617.75 is: 130,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,069.25 : 234,695.58 = 94,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,069.25/234,695.58 = 94,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,069.25x = 234,695.58 × 94,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,069.25x = 22,206,367,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,367,714.55/170,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,572.50

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