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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,418.78, 235,182.72 and 94,972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,418.78, 235,182.72 and 94,972.14 is: 131,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,418.78 : 235,182.72 = 94,972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,418.78/235,182.72 = 94,972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,418.78x = 235,182.72 × 94,972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,418.78x = 22,335,806,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,806,209.42/170,418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,064.23

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