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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,134.59, 234,783.45 and 94,683.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,134.59, 234,783.45 and 94,683.09 is: 130,661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,134.59 : 234,783.45 = 94,683.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,134.59/234,783.45 = 94,683.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,134.59x = 234,783.45 × 94,683.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,134.59x = 22,230,022,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230,022,526.86/170,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,661.39

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