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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,959.80, 235,912.16 and 94,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,959.80, 235,912.16 and 94,477.98 is: 130,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,959.80 : 235,912.16 = 94,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,959.80/235,912.16 = 94,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,959.80x = 235,912.16 × 94,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,959.80x = 22,288,504,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,504,334.24/170,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,372.78

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