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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,861.52, 235,787.96 and 94,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,861.52, 235,787.96 and 94,385.88 is: 130,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,861.52 : 235,787.96 = 94,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,861.52/235,787.96 = 94,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,861.52x = 235,787.96 × 94,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,861.52x = 22,255,054,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,054,098.00/170,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,252.00

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