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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.86, 235,004.53 and 94,836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.86, 235,004.53 and 94,836.36 is: 130,878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.86 : 235,004.53 = 94,836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.86/235,004.53 = 94,836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.86x = 235,004.53 × 94,836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.86x = 22,286,973,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,973,033.69/170,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,878.23

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