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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,946, 235,904.90 and 94,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,946, 235,904.90 and 94,462.96 is: 130,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,946 : 235,904.90 = 94,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,946/235,904.90 = 94,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,946x = 235,904.90 × 94,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,946x = 22,284,275,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,275,132.50/170,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,358.56

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