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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,986.78, 235,973.97 and 94,504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,986.78, 235,973.97 and 94,504.23 is: 130,422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,986.78 : 235,973.97 = 94,504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,986.78/235,973.97 = 94,504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,986.78x = 235,973.97 × 94,504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,986.78x = 22,300,538,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,538,334.89/170,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,422.59

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