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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,212.56, 234,893.28 and 94,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,212.56, 234,893.28 and 94,759.44 is: 130,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,212.56 : 234,893.28 = 94,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,212.56/234,893.28 = 94,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,212.56x = 234,893.28 × 94,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,212.56x = 22,258,355,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,355,672.56/170,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,768.00

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