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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,296.60, 235,009.78 and 94,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,296.60, 235,009.78 and 94,844.92 is: 130,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,296.60 : 235,009.78 = 94,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,296.60/235,009.78 = 94,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,296.60x = 235,009.78 × 94,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,296.60x = 22,289,483,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,483,783.32/170,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,886.25

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