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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,446.68, 235,224.43 and 94,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,446.68, 235,224.43 and 94,995.72 is: 131,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,446.68 : 235,224.43 = 94,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,446.68/235,224.43 = 94,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,446.68x = 235,224.43 × 94,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,446.68x = 22,345,313,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,313,614.46/170,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,098.56

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