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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,615.72, 235,463.04 and 94,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,615.72, 235,463.04 and 94,149.98 is: 129,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,615.72 : 235,463.04 = 94,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,615.72/235,463.04 = 94,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,615.72x = 235,463.04 × 94,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,615.72x = 22,168,840,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,840,506.74/170,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,934.34

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