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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,914.17, 235,860.15 and 94,433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,914.17, 235,860.15 and 94,433.03 is: 130,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,914.17 : 235,860.15 = 94,433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,914.17/235,860.15 = 94,433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,914.17x = 235,860.15 × 94,433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,914.17x = 22,272,987,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,987,441.45/170,914.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,316.80

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