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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,251.88, 234,954.88 and 94,800.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,251.88, 234,954.88 and 94,800.38 is: 130,828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,251.88 : 234,954.88 = 94,800.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,251.88/234,954.88 = 94,800.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,251.88x = 234,954.88 × 94,800.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,251.88x = 22,273,810,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,810,495.08/170,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,828.58

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