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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,445.74, 235,223.13 and 94,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,445.74, 235,223.13 and 94,994.78 is: 131,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,445.74 : 235,223.13 = 94,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,445.74/235,223.13 = 94,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,445.74x = 235,223.13 × 94,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,445.74x = 22,344,969,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,969,485.26/170,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,097.26

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