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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,786.44, 235,688.97 and 94,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,786.44, 235,688.97 and 94,305.34 is: 130,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,786.44 : 235,688.97 = 94,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,786.44/235,688.97 = 94,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,786.44x = 235,688.97 × 94,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,786.44x = 22,226,728,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226,728,450.10/170,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,143.40

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