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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,280.36, 234,977.76 and 94,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,280.36, 234,977.76 and 94,824 is: 130,852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,280.36 : 234,977.76 = 94,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,280.36/234,977.76 = 94,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,280.36x = 234,977.76 × 94,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,280.36x = 22,281,531,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281,531,114.24/170,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,852.03

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