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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,860.02, 235,785.89 and 94,384.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,860.02, 235,785.89 and 94,384.37 is: 130,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,860.02 : 235,785.89 = 94,384.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,860.02/235,785.89 = 94,384.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,860.02x = 235,785.89 × 94,384.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,860.02x = 22,254,501,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,501,031.69/170,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,249.90

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