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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,858.81, 235,785.61 and 94,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,858.81, 235,785.61 and 94,376.54 is: 130,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,858.81 : 235,785.61 = 94,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,858.81/235,785.61 = 94,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,858.81x = 235,785.61 × 94,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,858.81x = 22,252,628,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252,628,638.72/170,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.86

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