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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,864.27, 235,791.21 and 94,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,864.27, 235,791.21 and 94,388.70 is: 130,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,864.27 : 235,791.21 = 94,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,864.27/235,791.21 = 94,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,864.27x = 235,791.21 × 94,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,864.27x = 22,256,025,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,025,783.33/170,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,255.59

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