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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,264.24, 234,968.44 and 94,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,264.24, 234,968.44 and 94,819.76 is: 130,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,264.24 : 234,968.44 = 94,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,264.24/234,968.44 = 94,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,264.24x = 234,968.44 × 94,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,264.24x = 22,279,651,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,651,088.37/170,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,853.38

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