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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.38, 235,002.49 and 94,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.38, 235,002.49 and 94,834.88 is: 130,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.38 : 235,002.49 = 94,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.38/235,002.49 = 94,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.38x = 235,002.49 × 94,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.38x = 22,286,431,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,431,526.75/170,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.19

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