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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,995.41, 235,966.37 and 94,510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,995.41, 235,966.37 and 94,510.59 is: 130,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,995.41 : 235,966.37 = 94,510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,995.41/235,966.37 = 94,510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,995.41x = 235,966.37 × 94,510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,995.41x = 22,301,320,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,320,376.31/170,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.58

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