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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,826.86, 235,739.87 and 94,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,826.86, 235,739.87 and 94,350.96 is: 130,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,826.86 : 235,739.87 = 94,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,826.86/235,739.87 = 94,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,826.86x = 235,739.87 × 94,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,826.86x = 22,242,282,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,282,573.02/170,826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,203.66

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