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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,986.96, 235,974.22 and 94,504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,986.96, 235,974.22 and 94,504.41 is: 130,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,986.96 : 235,974.22 = 94,504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,986.96/235,974.22 = 94,504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,986.96x = 235,974.22 × 94,504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,986.96x = 22,300,604,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,604,436.31/170,986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,422.84

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