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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,665.24, 235,516.38 and 94,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,665.24, 235,516.38 and 94,185.04 is: 129,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,665.24 : 235,516.38 = 94,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,665.24/235,516.38 = 94,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,665.24x = 235,516.38 × 94,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,665.24x = 22,182,119,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,119,670.96/170,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,974.44

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