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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,717.24, 235,589.84 and 94,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,717.24, 235,589.84 and 94,236.38 is: 130,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717.24 : 235,589.84 = 94,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717.24/235,589.84 = 94,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717.24x = 235,589.84 × 94,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717.24x = 22,201,133,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,133,686.38/170,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,046.23

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