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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,235.25, 234,926.28 and 94,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,235.25, 234,926.28 and 94,785.37 is: 130,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,235.25 : 234,926.28 = 94,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,235.25/234,926.28 = 94,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,235.25x = 234,926.28 × 94,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,235.25x = 22,267,574,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,574,372.52/170,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,804.72

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