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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,707, 235,575.67 and 94,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,707, 235,575.67 and 94,226.12 is: 130,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,707 : 235,575.67 = 94,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,707/235,575.67 = 94,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,707x = 235,575.67 × 94,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,707x = 22,197,380,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,380,172.62/170,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,032.04

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