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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,814.97, 235,726.54 and 94,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,814.97, 235,726.54 and 94,333.94 is: 130,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,814.97 : 235,726.54 = 94,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,814.97/235,726.54 = 94,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,814.97x = 235,726.54 × 94,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,814.97x = 22,237,011,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237,011,866.30/170,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,181.87

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