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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,994.16, 235,964.64 and 94,509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,994.16, 235,964.64 and 94,509.34 is: 130,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,994.16 : 235,964.64 = 94,509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,994.16/235,964.64 = 94,509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,994.16x = 235,964.64 × 94,509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,994.16x = 22,300,862,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,862,389.74/170,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,418.85

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