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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,446.74, 235,224.51 and 94,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,446.74, 235,224.51 and 94,995.78 is: 131,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,446.74 : 235,224.51 = 94,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,446.74/235,224.51 = 94,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,446.74x = 235,224.51 × 94,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,446.74x = 22,345,335,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,335,802.57/170,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,098.64

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