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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,990.41, 235,959.44 and 94,505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,990.41, 235,959.44 and 94,505.56 is: 130,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,990.41 : 235,959.44 = 94,505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,990.41/235,959.44 = 94,505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,990.41x = 235,959.44 × 94,505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,990.41x = 22,299,479,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,479,014.49/170,990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,413.62

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