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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,736.10, 235,614.52 and 94,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,736.10, 235,614.52 and 94,255.23 is: 130,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,736.10 : 235,614.52 = 94,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,736.10/235,614.52 = 94,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,736.10x = 235,614.52 × 94,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,736.10x = 22,207,900,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,900,773.94/170,736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,071.50

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