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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,297.40, 235,017.66 and 94,845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,297.40, 235,017.66 and 94,845.90 is: 130,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,297.40 : 235,017.66 = 94,845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,297.40/235,017.66 = 94,845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,297.40x = 235,017.66 × 94,845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,297.40x = 22,290,461,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,461,478.59/170,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,891.38

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