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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,294.38, 235,013.60 and 94,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,294.38, 235,013.60 and 94,842.88 is: 130,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,294.38 : 235,013.60 = 94,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,294.38/235,013.60 = 94,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,294.38x = 235,013.60 × 94,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,294.38x = 22,289,365,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,365,013.89/170,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,887.27

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