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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,988.11, 235,975.80 and 94,505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,988.11, 235,975.80 and 94,505.56 is: 130,424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,988.11 : 235,975.80 = 94,505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,988.11/235,975.80 = 94,505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,988.11x = 235,975.80 × 94,505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,988.11x = 22,301,025,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,025,125.45/170,988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,424.42

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