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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.34, 235,800.50 and 94,387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.34, 235,800.50 and 94,387.13 is: 130,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.34 : 235,800.50 = 94,387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.34/235,800.50 = 94,387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.34x = 235,800.50 × 94,387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.34x = 22,256,533,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,533,273.19/170,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,255.45

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