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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,292.38, 235,010.77 and 94,840.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,292.38, 235,010.77 and 94,840.88 is: 130,884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,292.38 : 235,010.77 = 94,840.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,292.38/235,010.77 = 94,840.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,292.38x = 235,010.77 × 94,840.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,292.38x = 22,288,626,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,626,824.12/170,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,884.47

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