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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,916.99, 235,870.20 and 94,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,916.99, 235,870.20 and 94,441.01 is: 130,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,916.99 : 235,870.20 = 94,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,916.99/235,870.20 = 94,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,916.99x = 235,870.20 × 94,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,916.99x = 22,275,819,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,819,916.90/170,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,331.22

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