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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,629.42, 235,467 and 94,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,629.42, 235,467 and 94,149.22 is: 129,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,629.42 : 235,467 = 94,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,629.42/235,467 = 94,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,629.42x = 235,467 × 94,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,629.42x = 22,169,034,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,034,385.74/170,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,925.04

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