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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,236.26, 234,927.66 and 94,786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,236.26, 234,927.66 and 94,786.38 is: 130,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,236.26 : 234,927.66 = 94,786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,236.26/234,927.66 = 94,786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,236.26x = 234,927.66 × 94,786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,236.26x = 22,267,942,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,942,453.27/170,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,806.11

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