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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,912.99, 235,864.68 and 94,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,912.99, 235,864.68 and 94,437.01 is: 130,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,912.99 : 235,864.68 = 94,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,912.99/235,864.68 = 94,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,912.99x = 235,864.68 × 94,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,912.99x = 22,274,355,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,355,143.81/170,912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,325.70

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