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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.90, 235,793.98 and 94,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.90, 235,793.98 and 94,390.24 is: 130,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.90 : 235,793.98 = 94,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.90/235,793.98 = 94,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.90x = 235,793.98 × 94,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.90x = 22,256,650,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,650,362.76/170,865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,258.00

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