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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.79, 235,613.63 and 94,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.79, 235,613.63 and 94,250.70 is: 130,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.79 : 235,613.63 = 94,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.79/235,613.63 = 94,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.79x = 235,613.63 × 94,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.79x = 22,206,749,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,749,085.79/170,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,068.04

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