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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,219.79, 234,888.80 and 94,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,219.79, 234,888.80 and 94,775.31 is: 130,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,219.79 : 234,888.80 = 94,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,219.79/234,888.80 = 94,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,219.79x = 234,888.80 × 94,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,219.79x = 22,261,658,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,658,361.65/170,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,781.85

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