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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,741.54, 235,617.14 and 94,258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,741.54, 235,617.14 and 94,258.99 is: 130,073.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,741.54 : 235,617.14 = 94,258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,741.54/235,617.14 = 94,258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,741.54x = 235,617.14 × 94,258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,741.54x = 22,209,033,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,033,171.79/170,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,073.99

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