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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,986.30, 235,973.30 and 94,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,986.30, 235,973.30 and 94,503.75 is: 130,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,986.30 : 235,973.30 = 94,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,986.30/235,973.30 = 94,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,986.30x = 235,973.30 × 94,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,986.30x = 22,300,360,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,360,392.46/170,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,421.92

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