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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,819.64, 235,731.50 and 94,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,819.64, 235,731.50 and 94,337.34 is: 130,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,819.64 : 235,731.50 = 94,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,819.64/235,731.50 = 94,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,819.64x = 235,731.50 × 94,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,819.64x = 22,238,282,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,282,664.21/170,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,185.75

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