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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.15, 235,792.96 and 94,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.15, 235,792.96 and 94,389.49 is: 130,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.15 : 235,792.96 = 94,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.15/235,792.96 = 94,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.15x = 235,792.96 × 94,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.15x = 22,256,377,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,377,239.99/170,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,256.97

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