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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,740.16, 235,621.82 and 94,259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,740.16, 235,621.82 and 94,259.31 is: 130,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,740.16 : 235,621.82 = 94,259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,740.16/235,621.82 = 94,259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,740.16x = 235,621.82 × 94,259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,740.16x = 22,209,549,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,549,890.64/170,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,078.07

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