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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,959.29, 235,911.47 and 94,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,959.29, 235,911.47 and 94,477.47 is: 130,372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,959.29 : 235,911.47 = 94,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,959.29/235,911.47 = 94,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,959.29x = 235,911.47 × 94,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,959.29x = 22,288,318,357.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,318,357.19/170,959.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,372.08

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