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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,981.78, 235,947.52 and 94,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,981.78, 235,947.52 and 94,496.93 is: 130,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,981.78 : 235,947.52 = 94,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,981.78/235,947.52 = 94,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,981.78x = 235,947.52 × 94,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,981.78x = 22,296,314,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,314,865.13/170,981.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,401.70

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