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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,321.44, 235,045.86 and 94,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,321.44, 235,045.86 and 94,869.94 is: 130,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,321.44 : 235,045.86 = 94,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,321.44/235,045.86 = 94,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,321.44x = 235,045.86 × 94,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,321.44x = 22,298,786,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298,786,635.45/170,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,921.78

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