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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,878.55, 235,811.64 and 94,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,878.55, 235,811.64 and 94,397.68 is: 130,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,878.55 : 235,811.64 = 94,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,878.55/235,811.64 = 94,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,878.55x = 235,811.64 × 94,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,878.55x = 22,260,070,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,070,081.95/170,878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,268.37

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