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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,640.34, 235,481.38 and 94,157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,640.34, 235,481.38 and 94,157.51 is: 129,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,640.34 : 235,481.38 = 94,157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,640.34/235,481.38 = 94,157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,640.34x = 235,481.38 × 94,157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,640.34x = 22,172,338,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,338,979.36/170,640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,936.09

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