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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,962.29, 235,915.61 and 94,480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,962.29, 235,915.61 and 94,480.47 is: 130,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,962.29 : 235,915.61 = 94,480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,962.29/235,915.61 = 94,480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,962.29x = 235,915.61 × 94,480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,962.29x = 22,289,417,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,417,240.73/170,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,376.22

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