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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,717.74, 235,590.53 and 94,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,717.74, 235,590.53 and 94,236.88 is: 130,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717.74 : 235,590.53 = 94,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717.74/235,590.53 = 94,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717.74x = 235,590.53 × 94,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717.74x = 22,201,316,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,316,504.75/170,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,046.92

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