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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,096.68, 234,718.50 and 94,649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,096.68, 234,718.50 and 94,649.32 is: 130,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,096.68 : 234,718.50 = 94,649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,096.68/234,718.50 = 94,649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,096.68x = 234,718.50 × 94,649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,096.68x = 22,215,946,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,946,416.42/170,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,607.76

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