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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,295.02, 235,017.87 and 94,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,295.02, 235,017.87 and 94,843.34 is: 130,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,295.02 : 235,017.87 = 94,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,295.02/235,017.87 = 94,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,295.02x = 235,017.87 × 94,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,295.02x = 22,289,879,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,879,750.49/170,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,889.79

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