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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,176.12, 234,840.72 and 94,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,176.12, 234,840.72 and 94,724.68 is: 130,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,176.12 : 234,840.72 = 94,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,176.12/234,840.72 = 94,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,176.12x = 234,840.72 × 94,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,176.12x = 22,245,212,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,212,052.97/170,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,718.76

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