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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,612.86, 235,446.59 and 94,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,612.86, 235,446.59 and 94,131.95 is: 129,902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,612.86 : 235,446.59 = 94,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,612.86/235,446.59 = 94,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,612.86x = 235,446.59 × 94,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,612.86x = 22,163,046,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,046,755.51/170,612.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,902.56

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