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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.23, 235,003.67 and 94,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.23, 235,003.67 and 94,835.73 is: 130,877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.23 : 235,003.67 = 94,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.23/235,003.67 = 94,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.23x = 235,003.67 × 94,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.23x = 22,286,744,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,744,360.04/170,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.37

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