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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,866.86, 235,802.94 and 94,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,866.86, 235,802.94 and 94,389.90 is: 130,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,866.86 : 235,802.94 = 94,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,866.86/235,802.94 = 94,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,866.86x = 235,802.94 × 94,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,866.86x = 22,257,415,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,415,926.31/170,866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,261.75

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