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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,911.04, 235,859.30 and 94,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,911.04, 235,859.30 and 94,429.82 is: 130,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,911.04 : 235,859.30 = 94,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,911.04/235,859.30 = 94,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,911.04x = 235,859.30 × 94,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,911.04x = 22,272,151,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,151,244.33/170,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,314.29

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