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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,265.84, 234,968.40 and 94,815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,265.84, 234,968.40 and 94,815.84 is: 130,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,265.84 : 234,968.40 = 94,815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,265.84/234,968.40 = 94,815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,265.84x = 234,968.40 × 94,815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,265.84x = 22,278,726,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,726,219.46/170,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,846.72

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