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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,914.59, 235,842.03 and 94,429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,914.59, 235,842.03 and 94,429.13 is: 130,301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,914.59 : 235,842.03 = 94,429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,914.59/235,842.03 = 94,429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,914.59x = 235,842.03 × 94,429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,914.59x = 22,270,356,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,356,531.12/170,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,301.09

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