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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,727.33, 235,616.76 and 94,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,727.33, 235,616.76 and 94,261.17 is: 130,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,727.33 : 235,616.76 = 94,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,727.33/235,616.76 = 94,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,727.33x = 235,616.76 × 94,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,727.33x = 22,209,511,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,511,469.21/170,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,087.62

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