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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,942.88, 235,895.28 and 94,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,942.88, 235,895.28 and 94,457.52 is: 130,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,942.88 : 235,895.28 = 94,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,942.88/235,895.28 = 94,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,942.88x = 235,895.28 × 94,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,942.88x = 22,282,083,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282,083,128.51/170,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,348.12

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