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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,878.42, 235,811.46 and 94,397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,878.42, 235,811.46 and 94,397.55 is: 130,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,878.42 : 235,811.46 = 94,397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,878.42/235,811.46 = 94,397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,878.42x = 235,811.46 × 94,397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,878.42x = 22,260,024,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,024,439.91/170,878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,268.20

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