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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,889.60, 235,828.59 and 94,407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,889.60, 235,828.59 and 94,407.78 is: 130,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,889.60 : 235,828.59 = 94,407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,889.60/235,828.59 = 94,407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,889.60x = 235,828.59 × 94,407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,889.60x = 22,264,053,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,053,642.43/170,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,283.26

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