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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,449.96, 235,229 and 94,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,449.96, 235,229 and 94,999 is: 131,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,449.96 : 235,229 = 94,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,449.96/235,229 = 94,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,449.96x = 235,229 × 94,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,449.96x = 22,346,519,771
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,519,771/170,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,103.11

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