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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.81, 235,003.08 and 94,835.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.81, 235,003.08 and 94,835.31 is: 130,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.81 : 235,003.08 = 94,835.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.81/235,003.08 = 94,835.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.81x = 235,003.08 × 94,835.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.81x = 22,286,588,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,588,767.74/170,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.78

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