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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,218.54, 234,887.07 and 94,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,218.54, 234,887.07 and 94,774.06 is: 130,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,218.54 : 234,887.07 = 94,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,218.54/234,887.07 = 94,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,218.54x = 234,887.07 × 94,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,218.54x = 22,261,201,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,201,265.40/170,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,780.12

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