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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,506.38, 235,293.40 and 94,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,506.38, 235,293.40 and 94,028.70 is: 129,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,506.38 : 235,293.40 = 94,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,506.38/235,293.40 = 94,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,506.38x = 235,293.40 × 94,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,506.38x = 22,124,332,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,332,520.58/170,506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,756.63

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