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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.81, 235,971.25 and 94,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.81, 235,971.25 and 94,502.27 is: 130,419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.81 : 235,971.25 = 94,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.81/235,971.25 = 94,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.81x = 235,971.25 × 94,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.81x = 22,299,817,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,817,599.88/170,984.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,419.88

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