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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,751.83, 235,636.25 and 94,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,751.83, 235,636.25 and 94,270.91 is: 130,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,751.83 : 235,636.25 = 94,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,751.83/235,636.25 = 94,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,751.83x = 235,636.25 × 94,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,751.83x = 22,213,642,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,642,066.95/170,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,093.15

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