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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,815.48, 235,726.58 and 94,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,815.48, 235,726.58 and 94,332.44 is: 130,179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,815.48 : 235,726.58 = 94,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,815.48/235,726.58 = 94,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,815.48x = 235,726.58 × 94,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,815.48x = 22,236,663,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236,663,464.26/170,815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,179.44

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