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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.75, 235,003.01 and 94,835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.75, 235,003.01 and 94,835.25 is: 130,876.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.75 : 235,003.01 = 94,835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.75/235,003.01 = 94,835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.75x = 235,003.01 × 94,835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.75x = 22,286,568,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,568,729.93/170,286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.70

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