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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,322.62, 235,042.17 and 94,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,322.62, 235,042.17 and 94,869.50 is: 130,918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,322.62 : 235,042.17 = 94,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,322.62/235,042.17 = 94,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,322.62x = 235,042.17 × 94,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,322.62x = 22,298,333,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298,333,146.82/170,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,918.21

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