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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,548.57, 235,358.85 and 94,070.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,548.57, 235,358.85 and 94,070.98 is: 129,818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,548.57 : 235,358.85 = 94,070.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,548.57/235,358.85 = 94,070.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,548.57x = 235,358.85 × 94,070.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,548.57x = 22,140,437,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,437,671.17/170,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,818.96

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