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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,691.95, 235,537.02 and 94,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,691.95, 235,537.02 and 94,209.63 is: 129,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,691.95 : 235,537.02 = 94,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,691.95/235,537.02 = 94,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,691.95x = 235,537.02 × 94,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,691.95x = 22,189,855,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,855,505.50/170,691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,999.43

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