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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,773.43, 235,655.16 and 94,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,773.43, 235,655.16 and 94,280.17 is: 130,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,773.43 : 235,655.16 = 94,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,773.43/235,655.16 = 94,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,773.43x = 235,655.16 × 94,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,773.43x = 22,217,608,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,608,546.18/170,773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,099.91

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