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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,987.17, 235,954.96 and 94,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,987.17, 235,954.96 and 94,502.31 is: 130,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,987.17 : 235,954.96 = 94,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,987.17/235,954.96 = 94,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,987.17x = 235,954.96 × 94,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,987.17x = 22,298,288,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298,288,539.70/170,987.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,409.13

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