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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.11, 235,003.50 and 94,835.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.11, 235,003.50 and 94,835.61 is: 130,877.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.11 : 235,003.50 = 94,835.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.11/235,003.50 = 94,835.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.11x = 235,003.50 × 94,835.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.11x = 22,286,698,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,698,625.44/170,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.19

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