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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,912.49, 235,863.99 and 94,436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,912.49, 235,863.99 and 94,436.51 is: 130,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,912.49 : 235,863.99 = 94,436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,912.49/235,863.99 = 94,436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,912.49x = 235,863.99 × 94,436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,912.49x = 22,274,172,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,172,050.27/170,912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,325.01

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