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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,864.02, 235,791.40 and 94,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,864.02, 235,791.40 and 94,388.37 is: 130,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,864.02 : 235,791.40 = 94,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,864.02/235,791.40 = 94,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,864.02x = 235,791.40 × 94,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,864.02x = 22,255,965,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,965,906.02/170,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,255.43

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