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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,308.92, 235,033.53 and 94,857.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,308.92, 235,033.53 and 94,857.42 is: 130,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,308.92 : 235,033.53 = 94,857.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,308.92/235,033.53 = 94,857.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,308.92x = 235,033.53 × 94,857.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,308.92x = 22,294,674,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,674,269.29/170,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,907.26

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