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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,714.64, 235,601.88 and 94,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,714.64, 235,601.88 and 94,247.40 is: 130,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,714.64 : 235,601.88 = 94,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,714.64/235,601.88 = 94,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,714.64x = 235,601.88 × 94,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,714.64x = 22,204,864,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,864,625.11/170,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,070.07

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