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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,861.02, 235,787.27 and 94,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,861.02, 235,787.27 and 94,385.38 is: 130,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,861.02 : 235,787.27 = 94,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,861.02/235,787.27 = 94,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,861.02x = 235,787.27 × 94,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,861.02x = 22,254,871,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,871,078.11/170,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,251.31

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