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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,711.14, 235,597.01 and 94,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,711.14, 235,597.01 and 94,243.94 is: 130,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,711.14 : 235,597.01 = 94,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,711.14/235,597.01 = 94,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,711.14x = 235,597.01 × 94,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,711.14x = 22,203,590,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,590,474.62/170,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,065.27

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