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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.22, 235,602.91 and 94,248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.22, 235,602.91 and 94,248.67 is: 130,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.22 : 235,602.91 = 94,248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.22/235,602.91 = 94,248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.22x = 235,602.91 × 94,248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.22x = 22,205,260,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205,260,444.39/170,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,059.76

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