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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,436.96, 235,211.04 and 94,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,436.96, 235,211.04 and 94,986 is: 131,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,436.96 : 235,211.04 = 94,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,436.96/235,211.04 = 94,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,436.96x = 235,211.04 × 94,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,436.96x = 22,341,755,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,755,845.44/170,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,085.16

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