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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,497.41, 235,281.27 and 94,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,497.41, 235,281.27 and 94,016.46 is: 129,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,497.41 : 235,281.27 = 94,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,497.41/235,281.27 = 94,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,497.41x = 235,281.27 × 94,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,497.41x = 22,120,312,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,312,109.70/170,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,739.87

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