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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,928.11, 235,879.87 and 94,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,928.11, 235,879.87 and 94,452.47 is: 130,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,928.11 : 235,879.87 = 94,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,928.11/235,879.87 = 94,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,928.11x = 235,879.87 × 94,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,928.11x = 22,279,436,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,436,344.78/170,928.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,343.90

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