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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,783.28, 235,688.88 and 94,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,783.28, 235,688.88 and 94,313.16 is: 130,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,783.28 : 235,688.88 = 94,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,783.28/235,688.88 = 94,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,783.28x = 235,688.88 × 94,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,783.28x = 22,228,563,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228,563,049.66/170,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,156.55

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