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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.28, 235,970.52 and 94,501.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.28, 235,970.52 and 94,501.73 is: 130,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.28 : 235,970.52 = 94,501.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.28/235,970.52 = 94,501.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.28x = 235,970.52 × 94,501.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.28x = 22,299,620,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,620,945.38/170,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,419.13

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