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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,982.91, 235,949.07 and 94,498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,982.91, 235,949.07 and 94,498.05 is: 130,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,982.91 : 235,949.07 = 94,498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,982.91/235,949.07 = 94,498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,982.91x = 235,949.07 × 94,498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,982.91x = 22,296,727,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,727,014.31/170,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,403.25

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