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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.17, 235,977.50 and 94,523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.17, 235,977.50 and 94,523.42 is: 130,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.17 : 235,977.50 = 94,523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.17/235,977.50 = 94,523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.17x = 235,977.50 × 94,523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.17x = 22,305,401,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,401,169.30/170,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,441.58

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