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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,276.84, 234,965.22 and 94,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,276.84, 234,965.22 and 94,832.36 is: 130,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,276.84 : 234,965.22 = 94,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,276.84/234,965.22 = 94,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,276.84x = 234,965.22 × 94,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,276.84x = 22,282,306,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282,306,330.52/170,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,859.29

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