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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,437.46, 235,211.73 and 94,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,437.46, 235,211.73 and 94,986.50 is: 131,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,437.46 : 235,211.73 = 94,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,437.46/235,211.73 = 94,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,437.46x = 235,211.73 × 94,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,437.46x = 22,341,938,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,938,991.65/170,437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,085.85

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