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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,341.62, 235,068.39 and 94,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,341.62, 235,068.39 and 94,888.50 is: 130,944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,341.62 : 235,068.39 = 94,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,341.62/235,068.39 = 94,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,341.62x = 235,068.39 × 94,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,341.62x = 22,305,286,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,286,924.52/170,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,944.43

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