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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.38, 235,003.87 and 94,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.38, 235,003.87 and 94,835.88 is: 130,877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.38 : 235,003.87 = 94,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.38/235,003.87 = 94,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.38x = 235,003.87 × 94,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.38x = 22,286,798,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,798,814.86/170,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.57

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