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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,288.61, 235,005.57 and 94,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,288.61, 235,005.57 and 94,837.11 is: 130,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,288.61 : 235,005.57 = 94,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,288.61/235,005.57 = 94,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,288.61x = 235,005.57 × 94,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,288.61x = 22,287,247,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,247,443.49/170,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,879.26

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