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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,869.78, 235,799.34 and 94,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,869.78, 235,799.34 and 94,394.12 is: 130,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.78 : 235,799.34 = 94,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.78/235,799.34 = 94,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.78x = 235,799.34 × 94,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.78x = 22,258,071,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,071,195.88/170,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,263.36

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