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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,162.12, 234,821.40 and 94,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,162.12, 234,821.40 and 94,710.62 is: 130,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,162.12 : 234,821.40 = 94,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,162.12/234,821.40 = 94,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,162.12x = 234,821.40 × 94,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,162.12x = 22,240,080,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,080,383.27/170,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,699.36

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