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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,941.42, 235,897.87 and 94,465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,941.42, 235,897.87 and 94,465.67 is: 130,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,941.42 : 235,897.87 = 94,465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,941.42/235,897.87 = 94,465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,941.42x = 235,897.87 × 94,465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,941.42x = 22,284,249,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,249,868.79/170,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,361.91

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