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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.37, 235,603.10 and 94,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.37, 235,603.10 and 94,248.82 is: 130,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.37 : 235,603.10 = 94,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.37/235,603.10 = 94,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.37x = 235,603.10 × 94,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.37x = 22,205,313,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205,313,809.96/170,731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,059.96

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