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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.86, 235,972.70 and 94,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.86, 235,972.70 and 94,503.31 is: 130,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.86 : 235,972.70 = 94,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.86/235,972.70 = 94,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.86x = 235,972.70 × 94,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.86x = 22,300,201,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,201,219.64/170,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,421.32

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