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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,845.98, 235,747.23 and 94,360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,845.98, 235,747.23 and 94,360.53 is: 130,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,845.98 : 235,747.23 = 94,360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,845.98/235,747.23 = 94,360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,845.98x = 235,747.23 × 94,360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,845.98x = 22,245,233,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,233,568.83/170,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,206.36

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