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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,888.72, 235,821.54 and 94,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,888.72, 235,821.54 and 94,406.60 is: 130,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,888.72 : 235,821.54 = 94,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,888.72/235,821.54 = 94,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,888.72x = 235,821.54 × 94,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,888.72x = 22,263,109,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,109,798.16/170,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,278.40

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