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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,981.60, 235,947.26 and 94,496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,981.60, 235,947.26 and 94,496.74 is: 130,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,981.60 : 235,947.26 = 94,496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,981.60/235,947.26 = 94,496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,981.60x = 235,947.26 × 94,496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,981.60x = 22,296,246,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,246,173.94/170,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,401.44

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