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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,239.59, 234,928.35 and 94,788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,239.59, 234,928.35 and 94,788.09 is: 130,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,239.59 : 234,928.35 = 94,788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,239.59/234,928.35 = 94,788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,239.59x = 234,928.35 × 94,788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,239.59x = 22,268,409,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,409,583.35/170,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,806.29

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