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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,902.66, 235,859.44 and 94,428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,902.66, 235,859.44 and 94,428.44 is: 130,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,902.66 : 235,859.44 = 94,428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,902.66/235,859.44 = 94,428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,902.66x = 235,859.44 × 94,428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,902.66x = 22,271,838,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,838,978.47/170,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,318.86

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