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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,433.97, 235,200.05 and 94,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,433.97, 235,200.05 and 94,987.33 is: 131,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,433.97 : 235,200.05 = 94,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,433.97/235,200.05 = 94,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,433.97x = 235,200.05 × 94,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,433.97x = 22,341,024,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,024,290.43/170,433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,083.17

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