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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.60, 235,975.32 and 94,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.60, 235,975.32 and 94,521.84 is: 130,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.60 : 235,975.32 = 94,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.60/235,975.32 = 94,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.60x = 235,975.32 × 94,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.60x = 22,304,821,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,821,440.99/170,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,439.38

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