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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,167.59, 234,831.20 and 94,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,167.59, 234,831.20 and 94,733.91 is: 130,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,167.59 : 234,831.20 = 94,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,167.59/234,831.20 = 94,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,167.59x = 234,831.20 × 94,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,167.59x = 22,246,477,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,477,292.32/170,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,732.75

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