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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,509.98, 235,298.35 and 94,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,509.98, 235,298.35 and 94,032.28 is: 129,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,509.98 : 235,298.35 = 94,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,509.98/235,298.35 = 94,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,509.98x = 235,298.35 × 94,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,509.98x = 22,125,640,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,640,330.74/170,509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,761.56

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