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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,864.28, 235,791.76 and 94,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,864.28, 235,791.76 and 94,388.64 is: 130,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,864.28 : 235,791.76 = 94,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,864.28/235,791.76 = 94,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,864.28x = 235,791.76 × 94,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,864.28x = 22,256,063,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,063,549.61/170,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,255.80

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