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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,717.99, 235,590.86 and 94,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,717.99, 235,590.86 and 94,237.13 is: 130,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717.99 : 235,590.86 = 94,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717.99/235,590.86 = 94,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717.99x = 235,590.86 × 94,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717.99x = 22,201,404,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,404,851.49/170,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,047.25

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