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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,785.67, 235,672.07 and 94,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,785.67, 235,672.07 and 94,292.42 is: 130,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,785.67 : 235,672.07 = 94,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,785.67/235,672.07 = 94,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,785.67x = 235,672.07 × 94,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,785.67x = 22,222,088,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,088,156.89/170,785.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,116.82

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