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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,877.30, 235,807.81 and 94,396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,877.30, 235,807.81 and 94,396.39 is: 130,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,877.30 : 235,807.81 = 94,396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,877.30/235,807.81 = 94,396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,877.30x = 235,807.81 × 94,396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,877.30x = 22,259,405,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,405,172.30/170,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,265.43

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