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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,742.04, 235,617.82 and 94,259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,742.04, 235,617.82 and 94,259.49 is: 130,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,742.04 : 235,617.82 = 94,259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,742.04/235,617.82 = 94,259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,742.04x = 235,617.82 × 94,259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,742.04x = 22,209,215,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,215,548.11/170,742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,074.68

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