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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,861.77, 235,788.31 and 94,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,861.77, 235,788.31 and 94,386.13 is: 130,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,861.77 : 235,788.31 = 94,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,861.77/235,788.31 = 94,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,861.77x = 235,788.31 × 94,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,861.77x = 22,255,145,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,145,608.21/170,861.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,252.34

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