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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,359.57, 235,101.06 and 94,912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,359.57, 235,101.06 and 94,912.93 is: 130,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,359.57 : 235,101.06 = 94,912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,359.57/235,101.06 = 94,912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,359.57x = 235,101.06 × 94,912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,359.57x = 22,314,128,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,128,800.64/170,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,982.54

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