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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,254.88, 234,959.02 and 94,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,254.88, 234,959.02 and 94,803.38 is: 130,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,254.88 : 234,959.02 = 94,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,254.88/234,959.02 = 94,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,254.88x = 234,959.02 × 94,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,254.88x = 22,274,909,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,909,257.49/170,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,832.72

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