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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,265.38, 234,966.29 and 94,813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,265.38, 234,966.29 and 94,813.88 is: 130,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,265.38 : 234,966.29 = 94,813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,265.38/234,966.29 = 94,813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,265.38x = 234,966.29 × 94,813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,265.38x = 22,278,063,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,063,975.20/170,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,843.19

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