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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,715.90, 235,587.99 and 94,235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,715.90, 235,587.99 and 94,235.05 is: 130,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,715.90 : 235,587.99 = 94,235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,715.90/235,587.99 = 94,235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,715.90x = 235,587.99 × 94,235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,715.90x = 22,200,644,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,644,367.93/170,715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,044.39

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