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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,864.40, 235,791.92 and 94,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,864.40, 235,791.92 and 94,388.74 is: 130,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,864.40 : 235,791.92 = 94,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,864.40/235,791.92 = 94,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,864.40x = 235,791.92 × 94,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,864.40x = 22,256,102,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,102,230.98/170,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,255.94

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