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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,839.02, 235,758.96 and 94,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,839.02, 235,758.96 and 94,356 is: 130,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,839.02 : 235,758.96 = 94,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,839.02/235,758.96 = 94,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,839.02x = 235,758.96 × 94,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,839.02x = 22,245,272,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,272,429.76/170,839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,211.89

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