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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,519.61, 235,318.56 and 94,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,519.61, 235,318.56 and 94,041.74 is: 129,778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,519.61 : 235,318.56 = 94,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,519.61/235,318.56 = 94,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,519.61x = 235,318.56 × 94,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,519.61x = 22,129,765,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,765,660.10/170,519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,778.42

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