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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,963.73, 235,917.59 and 94,481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,963.73, 235,917.59 and 94,481.91 is: 130,378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,963.73 : 235,917.59 = 94,481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,963.73/235,917.59 = 94,481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,963.73x = 235,917.59 × 94,481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,963.73x = 22,289,944,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,944,505.80/170,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,378.21

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