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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,122.24, 234,772.32 and 94,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,122.24, 234,772.32 and 94,675.60 is: 130,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,122.24 : 234,772.32 = 94,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,122.24/234,772.32 = 94,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,122.24x = 234,772.32 × 94,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,122.24x = 22,227,210,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,210,259.39/170,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,654.35

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