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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,524.88, 235,327.28 and 94,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,524.88, 235,327.28 and 94,052.72 is: 129,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,524.88 : 235,327.28 = 94,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,524.88/235,327.28 = 94,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,524.88x = 235,327.28 × 94,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,524.88x = 22,133,170,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,170,774.20/170,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,794.38

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