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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,496.41, 235,279.89 and 94,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,496.41, 235,279.89 and 94,015.46 is: 129,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,496.41 : 235,279.89 = 94,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,496.41/235,279.89 = 94,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,496.41x = 235,279.89 × 94,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,496.41x = 22,119,947,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,947,675.30/170,496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,738.50

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