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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,288.63, 235,005.60 and 94,837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,288.63, 235,005.60 and 94,837.13 is: 130,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,288.63 : 235,005.60 = 94,837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,288.63/235,005.60 = 94,837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,288.63x = 235,005.60 × 94,837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,288.63x = 22,287,256,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,256,637.93/170,288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,879.30

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