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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.88, 235,003.18 and 94,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.88, 235,003.18 and 94,835.38 is: 130,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.88 : 235,003.18 = 94,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.88/235,003.18 = 94,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.88x = 235,003.18 × 94,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.88x = 22,286,614,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,614,701.49/170,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.88

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