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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,882.43, 235,816.98 and 94,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,882.43, 235,816.98 and 94,401.55 is: 130,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,882.43 : 235,816.98 = 94,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,882.43/235,816.98 = 94,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,882.43x = 235,816.98 × 94,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,882.43x = 22,261,488,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,488,428.32/170,882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,273.71

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