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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,285.63, 235,001.45 and 94,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,285.63, 235,001.45 and 94,834.13 is: 130,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,285.63 : 235,001.45 = 94,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,285.63/235,001.45 = 94,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,285.63x = 235,001.45 × 94,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,285.63x = 22,286,157,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,157,121.57/170,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,875.15

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