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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.31, 235,003.77 and 94,835.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.31, 235,003.77 and 94,835.81 is: 130,877.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.31 : 235,003.77 = 94,835.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.31/235,003.77 = 94,835.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.31x = 235,003.77 × 94,835.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.31x = 22,286,771,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,771,705.98/170,287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.47

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