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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,304.56, 235,017.96 and 94,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,304.56, 235,017.96 and 94,853.60 is: 130,896.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,304.56 : 235,017.96 = 94,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,304.56/235,017.96 = 94,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,304.56x = 235,017.96 × 94,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,304.56x = 22,292,299,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292,299,570.66/170,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,896.67

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