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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,592.40, 235,406.91 and 94,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,592.40, 235,406.91 and 94,112.47 is: 129,869.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,592.40 : 235,406.91 = 94,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,592.40/235,406.91 = 94,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,592.40x = 235,406.91 × 94,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,592.40x = 22,154,725,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,725,755.17/170,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,869.36

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