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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,647.65, 235,491.86 and 94,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,647.65, 235,491.86 and 94,167.35 is: 129,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,647.65 : 235,491.86 = 94,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,647.65/235,491.86 = 94,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,647.65x = 235,491.86 × 94,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,647.65x = 22,175,642,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,642,754.48/170,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,949.89

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