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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.02, 235,792.78 and 94,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.02, 235,792.78 and 94,389.37 is: 130,256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.02 : 235,792.78 = 94,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.02/235,792.78 = 94,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.02x = 235,792.78 × 94,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.02x = 22,256,331,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,331,954.75/170,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,256.81

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