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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,759.97, 235,647.50 and 94,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,759.97, 235,647.50 and 94,279.23 is: 130,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,759.97 : 235,647.50 = 94,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,759.97/235,647.50 = 94,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,759.97x = 235,647.50 × 94,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,759.97x = 22,216,664,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,664,380.03/170,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,104.64

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