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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,270.88, 234,974.16 and 94,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,270.88, 234,974.16 and 94,822.08 is: 130,854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,270.88 : 234,974.16 = 94,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,270.88/234,974.16 = 94,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,270.88x = 234,974.16 × 94,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,270.88x = 22,280,738,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,738,597.45/170,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,854.66

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