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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,231.84, 234,928.32 and 94,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,231.84, 234,928.32 and 94,778.72 is: 130,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,231.84 : 234,928.32 = 94,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,231.84/234,928.32 = 94,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,231.84x = 234,928.32 × 94,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,231.84x = 22,266,205,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,205,461.35/170,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,799.30

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