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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,302.23, 235,017.09 and 94,850.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,302.23, 235,017.09 and 94,850.73 is: 130,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,302.23 : 235,017.09 = 94,850.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,302.23/235,017.09 = 94,850.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,302.23x = 235,017.09 × 94,850.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,302.23x = 22,291,542,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,542,548.98/170,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,894.01

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