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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,862.52, 235,789.33 and 94,386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,862.52, 235,789.33 and 94,386.87 is: 130,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,862.52 : 235,789.33 = 94,386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,862.52/235,789.33 = 94,386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,862.52x = 235,789.33 × 94,386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,862.52x = 22,255,416,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,416,838.10/170,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,253.36

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