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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,167.76, 234,831.50 and 94,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,167.76, 234,831.50 and 94,714.64 is: 130,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,167.76 : 234,831.50 = 94,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,167.76/234,831.50 = 94,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,167.76x = 234,831.50 × 94,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,167.76x = 22,241,980,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,980,983.16/170,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,706.20

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