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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,233.52, 234,929.52 and 94,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,233.52, 234,929.52 and 94,782 is: 130,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,233.52 : 234,929.52 = 94,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,233.52/234,929.52 = 94,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,233.52x = 234,929.52 × 94,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,233.52x = 22,267,089,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,089,764.64/170,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,803.20

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