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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,302.50, 235,017.45 and 94,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,302.50, 235,017.45 and 94,851 is: 130,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,302.50 : 235,017.45 = 94,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,302.50/235,017.45 = 94,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,302.50x = 235,017.45 × 94,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,302.50x = 22,291,640,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,640,149.95/170,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,894.38

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