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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.81, 235,972.63 and 94,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.81, 235,972.63 and 94,503.27 is: 130,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.81 : 235,972.63 = 94,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.81/235,972.63 = 94,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.81x = 235,972.63 × 94,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.81x = 22,300,185,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,185,165.50/170,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,421.26

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