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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,211.63, 234,892.40 and 94,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,211.63, 234,892.40 and 94,762.83 is: 130,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,211.63 : 234,892.40 = 94,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,211.63/234,892.40 = 94,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,211.63x = 234,892.40 × 94,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,211.63x = 22,259,068,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,068,095.68/170,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,772.90

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