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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.13, 235,002.15 and 94,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.13, 235,002.15 and 94,834.63 is: 130,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.13 : 235,002.15 = 94,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.13/235,002.15 = 94,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.13x = 235,002.15 × 94,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.13x = 22,286,340,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,340,295.27/170,286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,875.84

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