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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.78, 235,797.96 and 94,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.78, 235,797.96 and 94,393.12 is: 130,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.78 : 235,797.96 = 94,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.78/235,797.96 = 94,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.78x = 235,797.96 × 94,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.78x = 22,257,705,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,705,134.04/170,868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,261.98

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