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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,333.28, 235,087.92 and 94,906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,333.28, 235,087.92 and 94,906.08 is: 130,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,333.28 : 235,087.92 = 94,906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,333.28/235,087.92 = 94,906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,333.28x = 235,087.92 × 94,906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,333.28x = 22,311,272,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,272,942.55/170,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,985.99

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