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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,612.37, 235,445.88 and 94,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,612.37, 235,445.88 and 94,131.46 is: 129,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,612.37 : 235,445.88 = 94,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,612.37/235,445.88 = 94,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,612.37x = 235,445.88 × 94,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,612.37x = 22,162,863,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,863,258.16/170,612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,901.86

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