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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,864.77, 235,792.44 and 94,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,864.77, 235,792.44 and 94,389.12 is: 130,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,864.77 : 235,792.44 = 94,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,864.77/235,792.44 = 94,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,864.77x = 235,792.44 × 94,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,864.77x = 22,256,240,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,240,914.25/170,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,256.46

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