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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,409.16, 235,164.90 and 94,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,409.16, 235,164.90 and 94,956.04 is: 131,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,409.16 : 235,164.90 = 94,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,409.16/235,164.90 = 94,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,409.16x = 235,164.90 × 94,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,409.16x = 22,330,327,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,327,651.00/170,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,039.48

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