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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.46, 235,618.58 and 94,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.46, 235,618.58 and 94,255.16 is: 130,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.46 : 235,618.58 = 94,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.46/235,618.58 = 94,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.46x = 235,618.58 × 94,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.46x = 22,208,266,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,266,014.42/170,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,072.60

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