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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,824.16, 235,739.10 and 94,345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,824.16, 235,739.10 and 94,345.17 is: 130,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,824.16 : 235,739.10 = 94,345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,824.16/235,739.10 = 94,345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,824.16x = 235,739.10 × 94,345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,824.16x = 22,240,845,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,845,465.15/170,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,197.31

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