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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,306.46, 235,022.85 and 94,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,306.46, 235,022.85 and 94,854.96 is: 130,899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,306.46 : 235,022.85 = 94,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,306.46/235,022.85 = 94,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,306.46x = 235,022.85 × 94,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,306.46x = 22,293,083,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,083,035.84/170,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,899.81

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