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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,955.06, 235,917.14 and 94,479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,955.06, 235,917.14 and 94,479.54 is: 130,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,955.06 : 235,917.14 = 94,479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,955.06/235,917.14 = 94,479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,955.06x = 235,917.14 × 94,479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,955.06x = 22,289,342,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,342,865.32/170,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,381.30

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