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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,550.57, 235,361.61 and 94,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,550.57, 235,361.61 and 94,072.98 is: 129,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,550.57 : 235,361.61 = 94,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,550.57/235,361.61 = 94,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,550.57x = 235,361.61 × 94,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,550.57x = 22,141,168,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141,168,030.30/170,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,821.72

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