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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,295.88, 235,015.66 and 94,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,295.88, 235,015.66 and 94,844.38 is: 130,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,295.88 : 235,015.66 = 94,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,295.88/235,015.66 = 94,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,295.88x = 235,015.66 × 94,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,295.88x = 22,289,914,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,914,562.99/170,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,889.34

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