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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,645.94, 235,506.29 and 94,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,645.94, 235,506.29 and 94,172.22 is: 129,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,645.94 : 235,506.29 = 94,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,645.94/235,506.29 = 94,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,645.94x = 235,506.29 × 94,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,645.94x = 22,178,149,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,149,682.40/170,645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,965.88

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