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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,769.92, 235,661.40 and 94,293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,769.92, 235,661.40 and 94,293.78 is: 130,124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,769.92 : 235,661.40 = 94,293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,769.92/235,661.40 = 94,293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,769.92x = 235,661.40 × 94,293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,769.92x = 22,221,404,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,404,206.09/170,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,124.81

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