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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,417.78, 235,181.34 and 94,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,417.78, 235,181.34 and 94,971.14 is: 131,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,417.78 : 235,181.34 = 94,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,417.78/235,181.34 = 94,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,417.78x = 235,181.34 × 94,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,417.78x = 22,335,439,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,439,966.53/170,417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,062.85

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