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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,448.74, 235,227.27 and 94,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,448.74, 235,227.27 and 94,997.78 is: 131,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,448.74 : 235,227.27 = 94,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,448.74/235,227.27 = 94,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,448.74x = 235,227.27 × 94,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,448.74x = 22,346,068,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,068,445.46/170,448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,101.40

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