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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.98, 235,003.32 and 94,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.98, 235,003.32 and 94,835.48 is: 130,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.98 : 235,003.32 = 94,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.98/235,003.32 = 94,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.98x = 235,003.32 × 94,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.98x = 22,286,652,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,652,890.88/170,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.02

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