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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,308.87, 235,023.19 and 94,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,308.87, 235,023.19 and 94,855.75 is: 130,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,308.87 : 235,023.19 = 94,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,308.87/235,023.19 = 94,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,308.87x = 235,023.19 × 94,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,308.87x = 22,293,300,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,300,954.84/170,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,899.24

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