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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,712.06, 235,581.32 and 94,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,712.06, 235,581.32 and 94,231.17 is: 130,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,712.06 : 235,581.32 = 94,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,712.06/235,581.32 = 94,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,712.06x = 235,581.32 × 94,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,712.06x = 22,199,102,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,102,942.59/170,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,038.28

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