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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,916.04, 235,868.90 and 94,440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,916.04, 235,868.90 and 94,440.05 is: 130,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,916.04 : 235,868.90 = 94,440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,916.04/235,868.90 = 94,440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,916.04x = 235,868.90 × 94,440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,916.04x = 22,275,470,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,470,237.24/170,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,329.90

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