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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,289.38, 235,006.64 and 94,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,289.38, 235,006.64 and 94,837.88 is: 130,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,289.38 : 235,006.64 = 94,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,289.38/235,006.64 = 94,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,289.38x = 235,006.64 × 94,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,289.38x = 22,287,531,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,531,523.52/170,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,880.34

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