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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,596.61, 235,436.38 and 94,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,596.61, 235,436.38 and 94,130.46 is: 129,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,596.61 : 235,436.38 = 94,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,596.61/235,436.38 = 94,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,596.61x = 235,436.38 × 94,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,596.61x = 22,161,734,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,734,514.81/170,596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,907.24

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