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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,335.12, 235,059.40 and 94,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,335.12, 235,059.40 and 94,882 is: 130,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,335.12 : 235,059.40 = 94,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,335.12/235,059.40 = 94,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,335.12x = 235,059.40 × 94,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,335.12x = 22,302,905,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,905,990.80/170,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,935.45

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