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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,870.76, 235,796.04 and 94,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,870.76, 235,796.04 and 94,385.52 is: 130,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,870.76 : 235,796.04 = 94,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,870.76/235,796.04 = 94,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,870.76x = 235,796.04 × 94,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,870.76x = 22,255,731,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,731,849.34/170,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,248.92

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