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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.41, 235,969.12 and 94,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.41, 235,969.12 and 94,512.59 is: 130,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.41 : 235,969.12 = 94,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.41/235,969.12 = 94,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.41x = 235,969.12 × 94,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.41x = 22,302,052,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,052,691.22/170,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,423.34

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