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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,168.35, 129,614.31 and 85,196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,168.35, 129,614.31 and 85,196.79 is: 117,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,168.35 : 129,614.31 = 85,196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,168.35/129,614.31 = 85,196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,168.35x = 129,614.31 × 85,196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,168.35x = 11,042,723,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,042,723,150.06/94,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,265.76

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