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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,438.46, 235,213.11 and 94,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,438.46, 235,213.11 and 94,987.50 is: 131,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,438.46 : 235,213.11 = 94,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,438.46/235,213.11 = 94,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,438.46x = 235,213.11 × 94,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,438.46x = 22,342,305,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,305,286.13/170,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,087.23

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