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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,708.86, 235,578.24 and 94,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,708.86, 235,578.24 and 94,227.97 is: 130,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,708.86 : 235,578.24 = 94,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,708.86/235,578.24 = 94,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,708.86x = 235,578.24 × 94,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,708.86x = 22,198,059,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,059,331.37/170,708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,034.61

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