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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,609.46, 235,454.41 and 94,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,609.46, 235,454.41 and 94,143.72 is: 129,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,609.46 : 235,454.41 = 94,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,609.46/235,454.41 = 94,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,609.46x = 235,454.41 × 94,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,609.46x = 22,166,554,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,554,047.81/170,609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,925.70

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