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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,588.49, 235,411.43 and 94,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,588.49, 235,411.43 and 94,112.34 is: 129,874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,588.49 : 235,411.43 = 94,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,588.49/235,411.43 = 94,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,588.49x = 235,411.43 × 94,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,588.49x = 22,155,120,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,120,540.05/170,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,874.65

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