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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.94, 235,003.27 and 94,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.94, 235,003.27 and 94,835.44 is: 130,876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.94 : 235,003.27 = 94,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.94/235,003.27 = 94,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.94x = 235,003.27 × 94,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.94x = 22,286,637,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,637,687.29/170,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.97

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