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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,859.04, 235,780.66 and 94,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,859.04, 235,780.66 and 94,376.62 is: 130,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,859.04 : 235,780.66 = 94,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,859.04/235,780.66 = 94,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,859.04x = 235,780.66 × 94,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,859.04x = 22,252,181,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252,181,752.17/170,859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,237.08

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