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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,175.12, 234,839.34 and 94,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,175.12, 234,839.34 and 94,723.68 is: 130,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,175.12 : 234,839.34 = 94,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,175.12/234,839.34 = 94,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,175.12x = 234,839.34 × 94,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,175.12x = 22,244,846,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,846,493.57/170,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,717.38

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