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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,908.96, 235,868.14 and 94,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,908.96, 235,868.14 and 94,434.73 is: 130,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,908.96 : 235,868.14 = 94,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,908.96/235,868.14 = 94,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,908.96x = 235,868.14 × 94,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,908.96x = 22,274,144,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,144,116.50/170,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,327.54

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