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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,821.91, 235,736.00 and 94,342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,821.91, 235,736.00 and 94,342.92 is: 130,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,821.91 : 235,736.00 = 94,342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,821.91/235,736.00 = 94,342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,821.91x = 235,736.00 × 94,342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,821.91x = 22,240,022,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,022,824.98/170,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,194.20

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