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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,996.48, 235,974 and 94,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,996.48, 235,974 and 94,520.72 is: 130,437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,996.48 : 235,974 = 94,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,996.48/235,974 = 94,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,996.48x = 235,974 × 94,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,996.48x = 22,304,432,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,432,381.28/170,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,437.96

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