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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,419.78, 235,184.10 and 94,973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,419.78, 235,184.10 and 94,973.14 is: 131,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,419.78 : 235,184.10 = 94,973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,419.78/235,184.10 = 94,973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,419.78x = 235,184.10 × 94,973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,419.78x = 22,336,172,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,172,455.07/170,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,065.61

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