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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,293.88, 235,012.91 and 94,842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,293.88, 235,012.91 and 94,842.38 is: 130,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,293.88 : 235,012.91 = 94,842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,293.88/235,012.91 = 94,842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,293.88x = 235,012.91 × 94,842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,293.88x = 22,289,182,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,182,065.85/170,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,886.58

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