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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,608.46, 235,453.03 and 94,142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,608.46, 235,453.03 and 94,142.72 is: 129,924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,608.46 : 235,453.03 = 94,142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,608.46/235,453.03 = 94,142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,608.46x = 235,453.03 × 94,142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,608.46x = 22,166,189,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,189,029.72/170,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,924.33

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