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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,873.69, 235,800.86 and 94,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,873.69, 235,800.86 and 94,391.60 is: 130,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,873.69 : 235,800.86 = 94,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,873.69/235,800.86 = 94,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,873.69x = 235,800.86 × 94,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,873.69x = 22,257,618,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,618,805.81/170,873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,257.73

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