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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,869.80, 235,795.75 and 94,387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,869.80, 235,795.75 and 94,387.25 is: 130,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.80 : 235,795.75 = 94,387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.80/235,795.75 = 94,387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.80x = 235,795.75 × 94,387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.80x = 22,256,112,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,112,186.06/170,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,251.88

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