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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,860.52, 235,786.58 and 94,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,860.52, 235,786.58 and 94,384.88 is: 130,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,860.52 : 235,786.58 = 94,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,860.52/235,786.58 = 94,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,860.52x = 235,786.58 × 94,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,860.52x = 22,254,688,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,688,058.91/170,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,250.62

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