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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.31, 235,970.56 and 94,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.31, 235,970.56 and 94,501.76 is: 130,419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.31 : 235,970.56 = 94,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.31/235,970.56 = 94,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.31x = 235,970.56 × 94,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.31x = 22,299,633,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,633,759.05/170,984.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,419.18

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