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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,516.61, 235,314.06 and 94,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,516.61, 235,314.06 and 94,038.42 is: 129,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,516.61 : 235,314.06 = 94,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,516.61/235,314.06 = 94,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,516.61x = 235,314.06 × 94,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,516.61x = 22,128,562,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,562,406.19/170,516.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,773.65

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