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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,237, 234,931.38 and 94,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,237, 234,931.38 and 94,783.88 is: 130,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,237 : 234,931.38 = 94,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,237/234,931.38 = 94,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,237x = 234,931.38 × 94,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,237x = 22,267,707,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,707,730.15/170,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,804.16

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