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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,940.92, 235,897.18 and 94,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,940.92, 235,897.18 and 94,465.17 is: 130,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,940.92 : 235,897.18 = 94,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,940.92/235,897.18 = 94,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,940.92x = 235,897.18 × 94,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,940.92x = 22,284,066,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,066,975.06/170,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,361.22

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