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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,723.80, 235,611.90 and 94,257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,723.80, 235,611.90 and 94,257.64 is: 130,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,723.80 : 235,611.90 = 94,257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,723.80/235,611.90 = 94,257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,723.80x = 235,611.90 × 94,257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,723.80x = 22,208,221,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,221,649.92/170,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,082.75

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