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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,717.90, 235,590.71 and 94,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,717.90, 235,590.71 and 94,237.02 is: 130,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717.90 : 235,590.71 = 94,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717.90/235,590.71 = 94,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717.90x = 235,590.71 × 94,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717.90x = 22,201,365,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,365,978.90/170,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,047.09

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