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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,767.77, 235,663.23 and 94,286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,767.77, 235,663.23 and 94,286.61 is: 130,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,767.77 : 235,663.23 = 94,286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,767.77/235,663.23 = 94,286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,767.77x = 235,663.23 × 94,286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,767.77x = 22,219,887,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,887,058.35/170,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,117.57

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