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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,291.25, 235,009.22 and 94,839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,291.25, 235,009.22 and 94,839.75 is: 130,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,291.25 : 235,009.22 = 94,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,291.25/235,009.22 = 94,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,291.25x = 235,009.22 × 94,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,291.25x = 22,288,215,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,215,672.50/170,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,882.92

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