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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,799.26, 235,701.78 and 94,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,799.26, 235,701.78 and 94,323.12 is: 130,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,799.26 : 235,701.78 = 94,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,799.26/235,701.78 = 94,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,799.26x = 235,701.78 × 94,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,799.26x = 22,232,127,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,127,279.15/170,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,165.24

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