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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,989.16, 235,957.72 and 94,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,989.16, 235,957.72 and 94,504.32 is: 130,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,989.16 : 235,957.72 = 94,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,989.16/235,957.72 = 94,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,989.16x = 235,957.72 × 94,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,989.16x = 22,299,023,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,023,877.35/170,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,411.92

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