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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,616.87, 235,450.63 and 94,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,616.87, 235,450.63 and 94,140.73 is: 129,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,616.87 : 235,450.63 = 94,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,616.87/235,450.63 = 94,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,616.87x = 235,450.63 × 94,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,616.87x = 22,165,494,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,494,187.16/170,616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,913.85

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