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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,727.80, 235,617.39 and 94,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,727.80, 235,617.39 and 94,261.61 is: 130,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,727.80 : 235,617.39 = 94,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,727.80/235,617.39 = 94,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,727.80x = 235,617.39 × 94,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,727.80x = 22,209,675,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,675,114.44/170,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,088.22

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