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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.40, 235,793.30 and 94,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.40, 235,793.30 and 94,389.74 is: 130,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.40 : 235,793.30 = 94,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.40/235,793.30 = 94,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.40x = 235,793.30 × 94,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.40x = 22,256,468,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,468,280.74/170,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,257.32

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