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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,727.03, 235,602.03 and 94,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,727.03, 235,602.03 and 94,246.17 is: 130,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,727.03 : 235,602.03 = 94,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,727.03/235,602.03 = 94,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,727.03x = 235,602.03 × 94,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,727.03x = 22,204,588,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,588,971.73/170,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,059.01

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