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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,716.74, 235,589.15 and 94,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,716.74, 235,589.15 and 94,235.88 is: 130,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,716.74 : 235,589.15 = 94,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,716.74/235,589.15 = 94,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,716.74x = 235,589.15 × 94,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,716.74x = 22,200,950,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,950,397.52/170,716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,045.54

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