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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,288.25, 235,005.08 and 94,836.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,288.25, 235,005.08 and 94,836.75 is: 130,878.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,288.25 : 235,005.08 = 94,836.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,288.25/235,005.08 = 94,836.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,288.25x = 235,005.08 × 94,836.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,288.25x = 22,287,117,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,117,546.51/170,288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,878.77

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