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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,723.10, 235,596.03 and 94,242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,723.10, 235,596.03 and 94,242.78 is: 130,054.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,723.10 : 235,596.03 = 94,242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,723.10/235,596.03 = 94,242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,723.10x = 235,596.03 × 94,242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,723.10x = 22,203,224,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,224,824.16/170,723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,054.02

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