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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,771.43, 235,652.40 and 94,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,771.43, 235,652.40 and 94,278.17 is: 130,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,771.43 : 235,652.40 = 94,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,771.43/235,652.40 = 94,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,771.43x = 235,652.40 × 94,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,771.43x = 22,216,875,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,875,849.85/170,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,097.15

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