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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,499.91, 235,284.72 and 94,018.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,499.91, 235,284.72 and 94,018.97 is: 129,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,499.91 : 235,284.72 = 94,018.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,499.91/235,284.72 = 94,018.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,499.91x = 235,284.72 × 94,018.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,499.91x = 22,121,225,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,225,854.71/170,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,743.33

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