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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,148.72, 234,801.24 and 94,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,148.72, 234,801.24 and 94,695.60 is: 130,677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,148.72 : 234,801.24 = 94,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,148.72/234,801.24 = 94,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,148.72x = 234,801.24 × 94,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,148.72x = 22,234,644,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,644,302.54/170,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,677.71

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