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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,336.12, 235,060.78 and 94,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,336.12, 235,060.78 and 94,883 is: 130,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,336.12 : 235,060.78 = 94,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,336.12/235,060.78 = 94,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,336.12x = 235,060.78 × 94,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,336.12x = 22,303,271,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,271,988.74/170,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,936.83

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